die Adresse,-n
Meaning and Usage
"Die Adresse" in German refers to the address of a place, usually used to describe where someone lives or where a building is located. It is commonly used in everyday conversations and written correspondence.
Linguistic Analysis
The word "Adresse" is a feminine noun. It is derived from the French word "adresse," which means skill or dexterity. It entered the German language in the 17th century.
Comparisons between German and English
The word "Adresse" in German is similar to the English word "address" in terms of meaning and usage.
Cultural Context
In Germany, addresses are formatted in a specific way, with the street name followed by the house number, postal code, and city. Understanding the format of addresses is essential for sending mail and navigating German cities.
Example Sentences
- Meine Adresse ist Lange Straße 45, 10115 Berlin. (My address is Lange Straße 45, 10115 Berlin.)
- Kannst du mir deine Adresse geben? (Can you give me your address?)
Memory Tips
To remember the word "die Adresse," you can associate it with sending a letter (Schicken einen Brief) and needing to know the address of the recipient.
Additional Vocabulary
- die Straße (the street)
- die Hausnummer (the house number)
- die Stadt (the city)
Gender and Plural (for nouns)
- Gender: feminine
- Plural: die Adressen
Conjugation (for verbs)
Not applicable for this noun.