die Wohnstätte
Translation
dwelling, abode, residence
Examples
Er hat hier seine ständige Wohnstätte.
He has his permanent residence here.
Die Höhle diente als erste Wohnstätte der Menschen.
The cave served as the first dwelling for humans.
Grammar Patterns
to serve ((as)) a dwelling to serve as a dwelling The castle served as his primary dwelling.
Similar Words
die Wohnung (flat), das Zuhause (home), der Wohnsitz (residence)
Etymology
From 'Wohn-' (living, dwelling) and 'Stätte' (place, site). A more formal or slightly archaic term for a place to live.
Memory Tips
Think of 'Stätte' as a more formal word for 'place' or 'site'. 'Wohnstätte' is therefore a formal term for a 'dwelling place'.