Haus

Meaning and Usage

"Haus" means "house" or "home" in German and is used to refer to a building where people live or reside.

Linguistic Analysis

The word "Haus" has Germanic origins and shares etymological roots with the English word "house."

Comparisons between German and English

"Haus" corresponds to "house" in English, denoting a dwelling place or residential structure.

Example Sentences

Mein Haus ist nicht weit von hier. (My house is not far from here.)
Es ist schön, ein eigenes Haus zu haben. (It's nice to have your own house.)

Memory Tips

Associate "Haus" with "house" in English to remember its meaning and usage, focusing on the concept of a dwelling place.

Additional Vocabulary

Synonyms: Wohnung (apartment), Heim (home) Antonyms: Büro (office), Hotel (hotel)

Gender and Plural (for nouns)

Gender: neuter Plural: die Häuser