Wohnlichem

Wohnlichem is not a standalone word in German, but a specific inflected form of the adjective wohnlich. It represents the dative singular form used when the adjective appears without a determiner (strong declension) and the noun it modifies is masculine or neuter. In other words, wohnlichem corresponds to the dative masculine singular and dative neuter singular forms of wohnlich.

In practice, wohnlichem is commonly found in phrases governed by prepositions or constructions that put the noun in the dative case without an article. Examples include mit wohnlichem Licht (with homely light), in wohnlichem Raum (in a homely/comfortable room), or mit wohnlichem Charme (with homely charm). The form contrasts with other inflected forms of the same adjective, such as wohnlicher Mann (nominative masculine), wohnliches Haus (nominative neuter), or mit wohnlichem Licht in contexts where the noun’s gender or determiner requires the strong ending -em.

Etymology and meaning: wohnlich derives from the German root wohn-, related to dwelling or living, and means homely, domestic, or fitted for living. The form wohnlichem arises from German adjective declension rules, not from a separate lexical item. As a result, wohnlichem functions as a grammatical variant rather than a distinct word with its own meaning.

See also: German adjective declension, strong declension, wohnlich (base adjective).