Adresse

/aˈdʁɛsə/
nounBeginner
formal

A location where someone lives or works, typically written as a street name and number.

Meine Adresse ist Berlin, Unter den Linden 1.

My address is Berlin, Unter den Linden 1.

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In German, 'Adresse' is always capitalized as it is a noun.

formal

A way to contact someone, such as an email or phone number.

Können Sie mir Ihre E-Mail-Adresse geben?

Can you give me your email address?

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In digital contexts, 'Adresse' can refer to URLs or IP addresses.

Collocations

Adresse ändernto change addressAdresse speichernto save address

Synonyms

Related Phrases

die richtige Adresse seinidiom
to be the right place or person for something

💡Pro Tip

Capitalization

Remember that all German nouns, including 'Adresse', are capitalized.

Gold Rule

Formal vs. Informal

'Adresse' is used in both formal and informal contexts, but always refers to a location or contact detail.

📖Word Origin

From French 'adresse', meaning 'direction' or 'address', derived from the verb 'adresser' (to direct).

📝Usage Notes

'Adresse' is a feminine noun in German, so it takes the article 'die'.

Word Breakdown

Adresse
address
root
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