Wohnort
/ˈvoːnˌʔɔʁt/noun★Beginner
general
A place where someone lives; a residence or home location.
Sie hat ihren Wohnort in München geändert.
She has changed her place of residence to Munich.
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Used in official documents, forms, and everyday conversation to specify where someone lives.
Collocations
Wohnort ändernto change one's place of residenceWohnort angebento specify one's place of residence
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💡Pro Tip
Formal vs. Informal
Use 'Wohnort' in official contexts, but in casual speech, you might say 'Ich wohne in...' (I live in...).
📖Word Origin
From 'wohnen' (to live) + 'Ort' (place).
📝Usage Notes
In formal contexts, 'Wohnort' is often used in official documents, while 'Wohnsitz' is more common in legal contexts.
Word Breakdown
Wohn
to live
rootOrt
place
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