das Domizil
Translation
domicile, residence, abode, home
Examples
Er hat sein Domizil in den Bergen aufgeschlagen.
He has set up his domicile in the mountains.
Die Firma hat ihr Domizil nach Berlin verlegt.
The company has moved its domicile to Berlin.
Grammar Patterns
((one's domicile)) to have one's domicile He has set up his domicile in the mountains.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Wohnsitz (residence), Residenz (residence), Unterkunft (accommodation); Antonyms: -
Etymology
From Latin 'domicilium' (dwelling), which comes from 'domus' (house).
Memory Tips
It's a direct cognate of the English word 'domicile'. Think of it as a formal or legal term for a home.