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At home; in one's own home or residence
Ich bin lieber zuhause als im Restaurant.
I prefer to be at home rather than in a restaurant.
Sie fühlt sich zuhause am wohlsten.
She feels most comfortable at home.
Often used to express comfort, familiarity, or preference for one's own space.
'Zuhause' is often used to describe a sense of comfort or familiarity. It can also be used to contrast with being out in public or at work.
'Zuhause' is primarily an adverb, but it can sometimes function as an adjective, especially in fixed expressions like 'zuhause bleiben' (to stay at home).
From Middle High German 'zu huose', meaning 'to the house'. The modern form 'zuhause' reflects the contraction of 'zu Hause' (to the home).
The word is often used as an adverb but can also function as an adjective in some contexts. It emphasizes the idea of being in one's own familiar environment.