Adresse
/aˈdʁɛsə/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.
In German, 'Adresse' is always capitalized as it is a noun.
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?
In digital contexts, 'Adresse' can refer to URLs or IP addresses.
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💡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'.