wonen

to live (reside)

Beginner Verb

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Pronunciation

/ˈʋoːnə(n)/

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Cultural Note

Wonen vs leven: wonen refers to where you reside, while leven means to live (be alive). 'Samenwonen' (living together) is extremely common in the Netherlands, even without marriage.

📝 Example Sentences

Waar woon je?

Where do you live?

We wonen al tien jaar in Amsterdam.

We've been living in Amsterdam for ten years.

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Related Words

huis

house, home

Noun

samenwonen

to live together; to cohabit

Verb

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