der Hauptwohnsitz
Translation
primary residence, main residence, principal domicile
Examples
Mein Hauptwohnsitz ist in Berlin.
My primary residence is in Berlin.
Sie müssen Ihren Hauptwohnsitz anmelden.
You have to register your primary residence.
Grammar Patterns
to have one's primary residence ((in somewhere)) seinen Hauptwohnsitz in+3 haben My primary residence is in Hamburg.
to register ((sth.)) as a primary residence et4 als Hauptwohnsitz anmelden She registered the apartment as her primary residence.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Erstwohnsitz; Antonyms: Nebenwohnsitz (secondary residence)
Etymology
From 'Haupt-' (main), 'wohnen' (to live/reside), and 'Sitz' (seat/residence). It means 'main place of residence'.
Memory Tips
Think of it as the 'head' ('Haupt') office of your life, your main home.