der Wohnsitz
Translation
place of residence, domicile
Examples
Bitte geben Sie Ihren ständigen Wohnsitz an.
Please state your permanent place of residence.
Er hat seinen Wohnsitz nach Berlin verlegt.
He moved his place of residence to Berlin.
Die Angabe des Wohnsitzes ist erforderlich.
Specification of the place of residence is required.
Grammar Patterns
seinen Wohnsitz ((in+3)) haben to have one's residence in He has his residence in Germany.
seinen Wohnsitz verlegen to move one's residence She is moving her residence to Austria.
Similar Words
der Wohnort, die Adresse, das Domizil
Etymology
From 'wohnen' (to live) + 'Sitz' (seat, location). The 'seat' where one officially lives.
Memory Tips
Think of it as your official 'seat' ('Sitz') for 'living' ('wohnen'). It has a more legal/official tone than 'Adresse'.