Breakdown of Wohnst du immer noch hier?
du
you (informal singular)
hier
here
wohnen
to live
immer noch
still (up to now)
Questions & Answers about Wohnst du immer noch hier?
I learned that immer means "always". Does this mean "Do you always live here?"
Not quite! While immer by itself means "always", combining it with noch creates the set phrase immer noch. This phrase translates as "still". It emphasizes that a situation hasn't changed, rather than asking if something happens "always".
Could I just say Wohnst du noch hier? without the immer?
Yes, you can! Wohnst du noch hier? also perfectly translates to "Do you still live here?". Adding immer to noch just gives it a little extra emphasis, similar to asking "Are you still living here?" in English.
Why is immer noch placed where it is in this sentence?
Because this is a yes/no question, the verb (Wohnst) has to go in the very first position, followed immediately by the subject (du). Adverbs like immer noch generally slide in right after that subject, and they come before the location word (hier).
Why use wohnst instead of lebst for "live"?
wohnen specifically means "to reside" or "to live in a certain place" (like a house, an apartment, or a specific address). leben is used for the general state of being alive or experiencing life. Since this question is asking about someone's physical residence, wohnen is the right word to use.