noun
die Adresse, -n
address
Eine Angabe, die zeigt, wo eine Person wohnt oder wo ein Gebäude zu finden ist.
The German word "Adresse" is a noun meaning "address"—usually referring to a location for mail delivery or a place where someone lives or works.
- It originates from the French word "adresse", meaning "address" or "direction".
- There are no smaller German words it is composed of, as it is a loanword.
Similar words:
- Anschrift (formal, mainly postal address)
- Wohnort (place of residence)
Difference:
- Adresse is the general term for an address, either postal or physical.
- Anschrift is often used more formally for mailing addresses.
- Wohnort specifically refers to where someone lives, not necessarily their mailing address.
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Examples
Bitte gib mir deine Adresse.noun
Please give me your address.
Die Adresse steht auf dem Umschlag.noun
The address is on the envelope.
Kannst du mir die Adresse schicken?noun
Can you send me the address?
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