der Nebenwohnsitz
Translation
secondary residence, second home, pied-à-terre
Examples
Er hat einen Nebenwohnsitz in den Bergen.
He has a secondary residence in the mountains.
Man muss den Nebenwohnsitz bei der Behörde anmelden.
You have to register the secondary residence with the authorities.
Grammar Patterns
to have a secondary residence ((einen Nebenwohnsitz haben)) He has a secondary residence in Berlin.
to register a secondary residence ((einen Nebenwohnsitz anmelden)) She must register her secondary residence.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Zweitwohnsitz; Antonyms: Hauptwohnsitz
Etymology
Composed of 'Neben' (beside, secondary) + 'wohnen' (to live) + 'Sitz' (seat, residence). Literally a 'secondary living place'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'Neben' like 'nearby' or 'next to'. It's the residence 'next to' your main one.