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Wohnort
/ˈvoːnˌʔɔʁt/
place of residence
Mein Wohnort ist Berlin.
My place of residence is Berlin.
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.
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
Antonyms
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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