residieren
/ʁeziˈdiːʁən/
to reside
Er residiert seit Jahren in Berlin.
He has resided in Berlin for years.
formal
To live or stay in a particular place, especially as a permanent or long-term resident.
Der Botschafter residiert in der Hauptstadt.
The ambassador resides in the capital.
Often used in formal or official contexts, such as describing the residence of diplomats or high-ranking officials.
Collocations
in einer Stadt residierento reside in a cityoffiziell residierento officially reside
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Pro Tip
Formal vs. Informal
Use 'residieren' for formal or official contexts. For everyday language, 'wohnen' or 'leben' are more common.
Word Origin
From Latin 'residere' (to sit back, remain), via French 'résider'.
Usage Notes
The verb is often used in formal contexts, such as describing the official residence of diplomats or dignitaries. It can also refer to living in a place for an extended period.
Word Breakdown
resid
to remain
root-ieren
to do, to perform (verb suffix)
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