zu Hause / nach Hause
Translation
at home, home, homewards
Examples
Ich bin zu Hause.
I am at home.
Er geht nach Hause.
He is going home.
Grammar Patterns
zu Hause sein to be at home I am at home today.
nach Hause gehen/fahren to go/drive home We are driving home now.
Similar Words
Synonym: Heim (home)
Etymology
An old dative singular form of 'Haus' (house). Today, it's only used in fixed phrases like 'zu Hause' (at home) and 'nach Hause' (homewards).
Memory Tips
Memorize the two key phrases: 'zu Hause' for location (at home) and 'nach Hause' for direction (to home). 'Zu' often indicates a static location, while 'nach' indicates movement towards something.