zu Hause
Ich bleibe heute zu Hause.
I'm staying at home today.
At one's own residence or place of living; in the comfort of one's own home.
Sie arbeitet oft zu Hause.
She often works at home.
Kannst du zu Hause bleiben?
Can you stay at home?
This phrase is commonly used to describe being in one's own home, often contrasting with being at work or in public places.
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Common Usage
This phrase is very common in everyday German and is used in both formal and informal contexts.
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Capitalization
In German, 'Haus' is capitalized as it is a noun, but the phrase 'zu Hause' is written in lowercase.
Word Origin
Derived from the preposition 'zu' (to/at) and the noun 'Haus' (house), forming a fixed phrase indicating location at one's home.
Usage Notes
The phrase is often used in informal contexts to describe activities or states of being at one's residence. It can also be used to contrast with being in public or at work.