Hof/hoːf/courtyard; court (royal); farmyard
Hof is a German noun that means courtyard, court (royal), or farmyard. It is pronounced /hoːf/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Höfe".
Definitions
1.an open area enclosed by buildings or walls; courtyard(location)
a.enclosed space next to or surrounded by a building
Die Kinder spielen im Hof.—The children are playing in the courtyard.
2.the residence or retinue of a monarch or noble; royal court(royalty/government)
a.household or administrative seat of a king, prince, etc.
Der König lud viele Gäste an seinen Hof ein.—The king invited many guests to his court.
3.a (farm)yard, especially in rural regions(agriculture, regional)
a.farm property or family farm (esp. in southern Germany/Austria)
Der alte Bauernhof liegt am Rande des Dorfes.—The old farm is located on the edge of the village.
Declension
Gendermasculine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Hof | die Höfe |
| Genitive | des Hofs | der Höfe |
| Dative | dem Hof | den Höfen |
| Accusative | den Hof | die Höfe |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Hof" mean in English?
- "Hof" means courtyard, court (royal), or farmyard. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Hof"?
- "Hof" is pronounced /hoːf/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Hof" der, die, or das?
- "Hof" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
- What is the plural of "Hof"?
- The plural of "Hof" is "Höfe".
- What part of speech is "Hof"?
- "Hof" is a noun in German.
