at home

zu Hause

An dem Ort sein, an dem man wohnt.

In einfachem Englisch: In the place where you live.

• I am at home today.
• She left her phone at home.
• Do you usually eat dinner at home?

Synonyme: in your house

Gegenteile: away

Häufige Wendungen: stay at home, at home alone, work at home

heimisch, wie zu Hause

Sich entspannt fühlen oder mit etwas Vertrautem sicher umgehen können.

In einfachem Englisch: Feeling relaxed and comfortable, or confident in dealing with something familiar.

• I feel at home here.
• She soon felt at home with her new neighbours.
• He is equally at home in science and art.

So benutzt man es: at home with someone/something (She feels at home with her new colleagues.); at home in something (He is at home in any kitchen.)

Synonyme: at ease, comfortable

Gegenteile: uncomfortable

Häufige Wendungen: feel at home, be at home

bei den Eltern

Bei den Eltern wohnen, statt einen eigenen Haushalt zu haben.

In einfachem Englisch: Living in your parents’ house rather than in a separate place of your own.

• He still lives at home.
• I lived at home while studying at university.
• Are you staying at home until you find a job?

Synonyme: with your parents

Häufige Wendungen: live at home, still at home

zu Hause, auf eigenem Platz

Ein Spiel auf dem Platz austragen, den die eigene Mannschaft normalerweise nutzt.

In einfachem Englisch: Playing a sports match at the place your team normally uses.

• Our team is playing at home.
• They won at home last Saturday.
• Have we lost any matches at home this season?

Synonyme: on home ground

Gegenteile: away

Häufige Wendungen: play at home, win at home, at home again

in der eigenen Wohnung, zu Hause

In einer privaten Wohnung leben, statt in einer Einrichtung für alte oder kranke Menschen.

In einfachem Englisch: Living in a private house rather than in a place that provides care for older or ill people.

• My grandmother still lives at home.
• A nurse visits so he can remain at home.
• Could she recover at home with daily support?

Synonyme: in your own home

Häufige Wendungen: remain at home, live at home, care at home