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If you’re a German language learner, you’ve probably come across this question: When should you use zu Hause and when should you use nach Hause?
This blog will help you understand the difference and know exactly when to use each phrase. 📚📝
Explanation:
Actually, the difference is quite simple!
- If you want to say that you are at home, you use zu Hause:
For example:
Ich bin zu Hause.
(I am at home.) - But if you want to say that you are going home, you use nach Hause:
For example:
Ich gehe nach Hause.
(I am going home.)
So, remember: use zu Hause when you are at home, and nach Hause when you are going home.
Summary:
To choose correctly between zu Hause and nach Hause:
- Use zu Hause to express that you are at home.
- Use nach Hause to indicate that you are going home.
Extra Examples:
Here are some extra examples to help you practice:
- Ich bleibe heute zu Hause.
(I am staying at home today.) - Wir fahren nach Hause.
(We are driving home.) - Bist du zu Hause?
(Are you at home?)
To reinforce what you’ve just read, check out our engaging video below! 🎥👇
