residence / domicile
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residence
An elevated expression for a person's place of residence or permanent home.
Nach langer Suche hat die Familie ein neues Domizil am Stadtrand gefunden.
After a long search, the family found a new residence on the outskirts of town.
'Domizil' (residence / domicile) is an elevated and formal expression for a place of residence. In normal everyday language, people would more likely say 'Wohnung' (apartment) or 'Haus' (house). Using 'Domizil' makes a statement sound more refined or also more detached.
Der Schriftsteller hat sein Domizil auf einer ruhigen Insel gefunden.
The writer found his residence on a quiet island.
The meaning depends strongly on the context. In real estate advertising or literature, 'Domizil' (residence) describes a place to live, often an exclusive one. In legal or business texts, it refers to the official legal domicile of a person or company.
Zum Verkauf steht ein exklusives Domizil mit Seeblick.
An exclusive residence with a lake view is for sale.
When referring to a place of residence, 'Domizil' (residence) is often used with verbs such as 'suchen' (to look for), 'finden' (to find), or 'beziehen' (to move into). A figurative expression is also 'sein Domizil aufschlagen', which means to settle down in a place.
Die junge Familie sucht ein neues Domizil im Grünen.
The young family is looking for a new residence in the countryside.
In the legal sense, 'Domizil' (domicile) is often combined with the verb 'haben' (to have) or 'verlegen' (to relocate). This refers to the official registered office or residence, which has legal consequences.
Aus steuerlichen Gründen hat das Unternehmen sein Domizil ins Ausland verlegt.
For tax reasons, the company has moved its domicile abroad.
apartment
'die Wohnung' and 'das Domizil' can both have to do with the place where someone lives. 'Wohnung' is concrete and everyday language: you think of rooms in a building. 'Domizil' sounds elevated or official and more often means a person's residence. In legal contexts, it can also be the official domicile or registered office where documents can be served. Learners may confuse the words because both point to a place of residence. In everyday language, you almost always say 'Wohnung'. 'Domizil' is more appropriate in formal texts, advertisements, or legal situations.
Das neue Domizil des Künstlers liegt ruhig am Stadtrand.
The artist's new residence is in a quiet location on the outskirts of town.
Sofia lernt zu Hause in ihrer Wohnung für die Prüfung.
Sofia is studying for the exam at home in her apartment.