zu Hause wohnen

/t͡suː ˈhaʊ̯zə ˈvoːnən/
phraseBeginner to live at home
informal

To reside in one's own home, typically with family or alone, rather than in rented accommodation or elsewhere.

Seit ich arbeite, wohne ich wieder zu Hause.

Since I started working, I live at home again.

Sie hat beschlossen, zu Hause zu wohnen, um Geld zu sparen.

She decided to live at home to save money.

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This phrase emphasizes living in one's own home, often implying a sense of stability or returning to a familiar place.

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💡Pro Tip

Contextual Use

This phrase is often used when discussing living arrangements, especially when returning to a family home or settling down.

📖Word Origin

The phrase combines 'zu Hause' (at home) and 'wohnen' (to live), reflecting the German tendency to use compound phrases for everyday concepts.

📝Usage Notes

This phrase is commonly used to describe living in one's own home, often with family, and can imply a sense of comfort or returning to a familiar place.

Word Breakdown

zu Hause
at home
phrase
+
wohnen
to live
verb
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