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zu Hause

/tsuː ˈhaʊ̯zə/· adverb

at home

zu Hause = at home (where?); nach Hause = home (where to?).

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zu Hause
at home

Heute Abend bin ich zu Hause.

I'm at home this evening.

Word family

zu Hausenach Hausehome (direction)das Haushousedas Zuhausehome

Common combinations

  • zu Hause seinto be at home
  • zu Hause bleibento stay at home
  • sich wie zu Hause fühlento feel at home

Common learner mistakes

  • Ich gehe zu Hause.
    Ich gehe nach Hause.
    Going home is nach Hause; being at home is zu Hause.

Real examples

  • Am Sonntag bleiben wir zu Hause.We're staying at home on Sunday.
  • Ist Paul zu Hause?Is Paul at home?
  • Fühl dich wie zu Hause!Make yourself at home!

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