Haus/haʊ̯s/house; building; home
Haus is a German noun that means house, building, or home. It is pronounced /haʊ̯s/. As a noun it takes the article "das", with the plural form "Häuser".
Definitions
1.a free-standing building for people to live in(building; residence)
a.building used as a person's home
Wir wohnen in einem großen Haus mit Garten.—We live in a big house with a garden.
2.a place where someone lives; home(home; household)
a.one's own home or household
Nach einem langen Tag freue ich mich auf mein Haus.—After a long day, I look forward to my home.
3.institution or public building(organization; public building)
a.public or commercial building
Das Theaterhaus ist dieses Wochenende geschlossen.—The theater building is closed this weekend.
Declension
Genderneuter
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | das Haus | die Häuser |
| Genitive | des Hauses | der Häuser |
| Dative | dem Haus | den Häusern |
| Accusative | das Haus | die Häuser |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Haus" mean in English?
- "Haus" means house, building, or home. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Haus"?
- "Haus" is pronounced /haʊ̯s/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Haus" der, die, or das?
- "Haus" is a neuter noun, so it takes the article "das".
- What is the plural of "Haus"?
- The plural of "Haus" is "Häuser".
- What part of speech is "Haus"?
- "Haus" is a noun in German.
