Haus

/haʊs/
house

Das ist mein Haus.

This is my house.


general

A building for human habitation, typically one that constitutes a dwelling and is lived in by one or more people.

Sie kauften ein neues Haus am Stadtrand.

They bought a new house on the outskirts of the city.

In German, all nouns are capitalized, including 'Haus'.

Collocations

ein Haus bauento build a houseHaus und Hofhouse and homeHaushalthousehold

Related Phrases

Haus und Hofphrase
house and home

Pro Tip

Capitalization

Remember that all German nouns, including 'Haus', are capitalized.

Gold Rule

Plural Form

The plural of 'Haus' is 'Häuser', with an umlaut on the 'a'.

Word Origin

From Middle High German 'hūs', from Old High German 'hūs', from Proto-Germanic 'hūsą', from Proto-Indo-European 'kewH-'.

Usage Notes

In German, 'Haus' can refer to a wide range of buildings, from private homes to public institutions like 'Rathaus' (town hall).

Word Breakdown

Haus
house
root
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