home
word
/ˈhoʊm/
HOHM
/hˈəʊm/
HOHM
Definition
The place where a person lives, especially as a member of a family or household. It can also mean a place where someone feels comfortable and safe.
Usage & Nuances
'Home' can refer to a physical building or to the feeling of comfort and belonging. Common collocations include 'go home', 'at home', and 'home town'. It is used in informal and formal contexts. Don't confuse 'home' with 'house'—a house is a building, but home is where you live or feel at ease.
Spanish: hogar - casaPortuguese (BR): lar - casaPortuguese (PT): casa - larChinese (Simplified): 家 - 住所Chinese (Traditional): 家 - 住所Hindi: घरArabic: منزل - بيتBengali: বাড়ি - ঘর - বাড়ি (নিজের)Russian: дом - родной дом - очагJapanese: 家 - 我が家Vietnamese: nhà - tổ ấmKorean: 집 - 고향집Turkish: ev - yuvaUrdu: گھرIndonesian: rumah - rumah (tempat nyaman/hangat)
Example Sentences
I will go home after work.
basic
This is my home.
basic
She feels happy at home.
basic
After a long trip, there's nothing better than being home.
natural
I haven’t felt at home since moving cities.
natural
He always makes you feel at home when you visit him.
natural