Wohnsitz

/ˈvoːnˌzɪt͡s/

legal residence

Mein Wohnsitz ist in Berlin.

My legal residence is in Berlin.

Law

formal

A person's official place of residence for legal purposes, often used in legal or administrative contexts.

Für die Steuererklärung muss der Wohnsitz angegeben werden.

The place of residence must be stated for tax purposes.

In German law, 'Wohnsitz' refers to the primary residence where a person is registered and pays taxes, as opposed to a temporary address.

Collocations

Wohnsitz anmeldento register one's residenceWohnsitz wechselnto change one's place of residence

Always use 'Wohnsitz' in official documents, such as tax forms or residency permits.

From 'wohnen' (to live) + 'Sitz' (seat, place). Literally means 'living place.'

In everyday conversation, 'Wohnort' is often used interchangeably, but 'Wohnsitz' is the term used in official documents.

Wohn

living

root

Sitz

seat, place

root

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