"Thuis zijn" means to be in one's own home or place of residence, where a person feels comfortable, safe, and relaxed. It often implies the state of returning or being settled in a familiar and personal environment after being away.
Translations
to be at home
estar en casa
ser a casa
être chez soi
zu Hause sein
essere a casa
estar em casa
Etymology
The phrase "thuis zijn" comes from Dutch, where "thuis" means home and "zijn" means to be. The concept reflects the importance of home as a place of belonging and comfort. Interestingly, similar phrases exist in many languages, emphasizing the universal value of feeling 'at home.'
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"Thuis zijn" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - Idioms and Proverbs - (A2) - set 1", containing 106 commonly used expressions.
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