der Wohnsitz
Translation
place of residence, domicile, legal residence
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
Composed of 'wohnen' (to reside) and 'Sitz' (seat). Your official 'seat' of residence.
Memory Tips
Imagine your official 'seat' ('Sitz') for 'wohnen' (living). This is your legal residence, often used in official documents.