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'.
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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
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