NOUN

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

SingularPlural
Nominativedas Hausdie Häuser
Genitivedes Hausesder Häuser
Dativedem Hausden Häusern
Accusativedas Hausdie 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.

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