bewohnt
inhabited
The German word "bewohnt" is an adjective that means "inhabited" or "occupied". It is derived from the verb "bewohnen," which means "to inhabit" or "to reside in". It describes a place, such as a house or area, that is currently inhabited or occupied by people or creatures.
Similar words in German include "besiedelt" (settled or populated) and "belegt" (occupied or taken).
The difference lies in nuance: "bewohnt" generally refers specifically to places where people live, while "besiedelt" often relates to populated areas more broadly, and "belegt" can also imply that a space is in use, but not necessarily as a residence.
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Examples
Das Haus wird von einer Familie bewohnt.adjective
The house is inhabited by a family.
Nur eine der beiden Inseln ist bewohnt.adjective
Only one of the two islands is inhabited.
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