das Einwohnerregister
Translation
residents' register, population register
Examples
Ihr Name steht im Einwohnerregister.
Your name is in the residents' register.
Ein Auszug aus dem Einwohnerregister ist nötig.
An extract from the residents' register is necessary.
Grammar Patterns
to be in ((the sth.dat)) to be listed in sth. Your name is in the residents' register.
Similar Words
Melderegister, Personenstandsregister
Etymology
Composed of 'Einwohner' (resident) and 'Register' (register). Literally means 'register of inhabitants'.
Memory Tips
Think of it as the 'in-dweller register'. It's the official list of everyone living ('wohnen') 'in' a city.