das Zuhause
Translation
home
Examples
Mein Zuhause ist meine Burg.
My home is my castle.
Er hat ein neues Zuhause gefunden.
He has found a new home.
Ich fühle mich hier wie zuhause.
I feel at home here.
Grammar Patterns
to find a home Die Familie hat ein neues Zuhause gefunden.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Heim, Daheim; Antonyms: Fremde (a foreign place)
Etymology
A combination of 'zu' (at) and 'Hause' (dative of Haus, house). It emphasizes the feeling of being 'at home' rather than just the building.
Memory Tips
The adverbial phrase 'zu Hause' means 'at home'. The noun 'das Zuhause' is the place itself, the concept of home. It's more emotional than 'das Haus'.