hausgesessen
long-established; resident; settled
English translations
- 01
homebound, housebound
- 02
homebound
- 03
housebound
Word details
- German meaning
- Eine Person, die fest an einen Ort gebunden ist, oft das eigene Zuhause, und wenig reist.
- English meaning
- homebound
- Synonym
- ortsansässig
- German example
- Mein Opa ist hausgesessen und verlässt sein Dorf kaum noch.
- English example
- My grandpa is homebound and rarely leaves his village anymore.
Example sentences with “hausgesessen”
Die Familie ist hier seit Generationen hausgesessen. (The family has been settled here for generations.)
Frequently asked questions
Is 'hausgesessen' a common term?
No, it is a regional or somewhat antiquated term for someone who is firmly established or rooted in a house or community.