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residence in German

residence in German is Wohnsitz, Wohnort, Wohnhaus — residence means the place where someone lives, especially a substantial or official home.

residence in German

Wohnsitz
noun
The place where one lives (resides); one's home.
Wohnort
noun
The place where one lives (resides); one's home.
Wohnhaus
noun
A building or portion thereof used as a home, such as a house#Noun or an apartment#Noun therein.
Wohnsitz
noun
A building or portion thereof used as a home, such as a house#Noun or an apartment#Noun therein.
Sitz
noun
The place where a corporation is established.
Firmensitz
noun
The place where a corporation is established.

What does "residence" mean?

  1. noun The place where someone lives, especially a substantial or official home.
    "The ambassador's official residence is in the capital."
  2. noun The state or fact of living in a particular place.
    "He took up residence in Paris after retiring."

residence in a sentence

  • The ambassador's official residence is in the capital.
  • They bought a summer residence by the coast.
  • He took up residence in Paris after retiring.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "residence" in German?

"residence" in German is Wohnsitz, Wohnort, Wohnhaus. residence means: The place where someone lives, especially a substantial or official home.

How do you use "residence" in a sentence?

Example: "The ambassador's official residence is in the capital." In German, "residence" is Wohnsitz, Wohnort, Wohnhaus.

Are there other ways to say "residence" in German?

Yes — German has 5 translations listed for "residence": Wohnsitz, Wohnort, Wohnhaus, Sitz, Firmensitz.

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