wohnsitz

This is the 12784th most frequent German word.


wohnsitz

Place of residence.


In this sentence, 'Wohnsitz' is used to specify the city where one resides permanently or legally.

Er hat seinen Wohnsitz in München.

He has his residence in Munich.


Here, 'Wohnsitz' refers to the documented legal residence that needs to be registered for official purposes.

Ich muss meinen Wohnsitz beim Amt melden.

I must report my residence to the authorities.


This usage of 'Wohnsitz' emphasizes the change of one's living location or legal residence due to relocation.

Nach dem Umzug änderte sich mein Wohnsitz.

After the move, my residence changed.