VERB

wohnen/ˈvoːnən/to live; to reside; to dwell

wohnen is a German verb that means to live, to reside, or to dwell. It is pronounced /ˈvoːnən/. In conjugation, the simple past is "wohnte" and the past participle is "gewohnt".

Definitions

1.to have one's home; to reside somewhere(location)

a.to have one's home at a given address, in a town, etc.

Ich wohne in Berlin.—I live in Berlin.

b.to lodge, stay (temporarily, e.g. in a hotel or with friends)

Während des Urlaubs wohnen wir im Hotel.—During vacation, we are staying at a hotel.

Conjugation

Infinitivewohnen
Present (ich)wohne
Present (du)wohnst
Present (er/sie/es)wohnt
Preterite (ich)wohnte
Participle IIgewohnt
Konjunktiv II (ich)wohnte
Imperative (singular)wohne
Imperative (plural)wohnt
Auxiliaryhaben

Frequently asked questions

What does "wohnen" mean in English?
"wohnen" means to live, to reside, or to dwell. It is a German verb.
How do you pronounce "wohnen"?
"wohnen" is pronounced /ˈvoːnən/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What is the past participle of "wohnen"?
The past participle (Partizip II) of "wohnen" is "gewohnt", used with the auxiliary "haben".
What is the simple past of "wohnen"?
In the simple past (Präteritum), "wohnen" becomes "wohnte" in the first person singular.
What part of speech is "wohnen"?
"wohnen" is a verb in German.

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