Word Frequency (Worthäufigkeit) #50
Word (Wort)

Haus

Translation (Übersetzung) house
Pronunciation (Aussprache) /haʊ̯s/
A1
Nouns
Beginner
Neutral
Tags (Tags)
basic vocabulary everyday life home building neuter-noun
Haus is one of the most fundamental German nouns, typically learned at the very beginning. It's a neuter noun (das Haus) with an irregular plural (Häuser). The word appears in many common expressions and compound words. Historically, it comes from Old High German 'hūs' and is related to English 'house'.

Haus - German Nouns - Haus Meaning - Haus Translation - Haus Nouns Examples

Haus is a German Nouns

Learn Haus meaning, translation, pronunciation, and usage examples. Haus is classified as a Noun in German grammar.

Haus Examples (Beispiele) in English

Haus examples with English translations. See how to use Haus in sentences. Haus example sentences in English below.

Das Haus ist groß und schön.
The house is big and beautiful.
Describing a house
Wir wohnen in einem alten Haus.
We live in an old house.
Talking about where one lives
Das Haus meiner Eltern steht am See.
My parents' house is by the lake.
Possessive with house
Kommst du heute nach Hause?
Are you coming home today?
Asking about coming home
Ich bin den ganzen Tag zu Hause geblieben.
I stayed at home all day.
Using 'zu Hause' for being at home

Haus Word Family - Haus Related Words - Haus Family Members

Haus Word Family (Wortfamilie)

Haus word family includes related words, derivatives, and word forms. Learn Haus family members with meanings, translations, and usage. Explore Haus related words and expand your German vocabulary.

Compound Words (Zusammengesetzte Wörter)
Haustür
Meaning: front door
Example: Die Haustür ist blau.
Noun
Hausaufgabe
Meaning: homework
Example: Ich mache meine Hausaufgaben.
Noun
Haustier
Meaning: pet
Example: Unser Haustier ist ein Hund.
Noun
Hausnummer
Meaning: house number
Example: Was ist deine Hausnummer?
Noun
Haushalt
Meaning: household
Example: Unser Haushalt hat vier Personen.
Noun
Derived Verbs (Abgeleitete Verben)
hausen
Meaning: to dwell/live (often in poor conditions)
Tense: Präsens
Example: Sie hausten in einer kleinen Hütte.
Verb
Related Adjectives (Verwandte Adjektive)
häuslich
Meaning: domestic/home-loving
Example: Er ist ein häuslicher Mensch.
Adjective

Haus Usage - Haus Collocations - Haus Idioms - Haus Synonyms - Haus Antonyms

Haus Usage & Related Words (Verwendung & verwandte Wörter)

Learn how to use Haus in context. Discover Haus collocations (common word combinations), idioms, synonyms, and antonyms. Master Haus usage patterns and expand your German vocabulary with related words.

Haus Collocations (Kollokationen)

Haus collocations are common word combinations that native speakers use. Learn Haus word combinations and how to use Haus with other words naturally.

zu Hause
at home
High frequency
nach Hause
home (direction)
High frequency
Haus bauen
to build a house
Medium frequency
Haus kaufen
to buy a house
Medium frequency
Haus verlassen
to leave the house
Medium frequency
Haus putzen
to clean the house
Medium frequency
Haus und Hof
house and home
Low frequency
Haus besichtigen
to view a house
Low frequency
Haus renovieren
to renovate a house
Low frequency
Haus verkaufen
to sell a house
Low frequency

Haus Idioms (Redewendungen)

Haus idioms and expressions. Learn German idioms containing Haus with meanings and explanations. Master Haus expressions used in everyday German.

Wie man in den Wald hineinruft, so schallt es heraus
You get what you give
Literally: As one calls into the forest, so it echoes back. Means your actions determine the reactions you receive.
Das Haus hüten
To stay at home
Literally: to guard the house. Means to remain at home, often when others go out.
Haus und Hof verlieren
To lose everything
Literally: to lose house and farm. Means to lose all one's possessions.
Ein offenes Haus haben
To be hospitable
Literally: to have an open house. Means to welcome guests warmly.
Das Haus auf den Kopf stellen
To turn the house upside down
Means to create chaos or make a big mess while searching for something.
Haus und Herd
Home and hearth
Refers to one's home and domestic life.
Wie aus dem Hause geschüttelt
Like peas in a pod
Literally: as if shaken from the house. Means very similar or identical.

Haus Synonyms (Synonyme)

Haus synonyms - words with similar meanings. Find alternative words for Haus and expand your German vocabulary. Learn Haus similar words and their usage.

Gebäude
Meaning: building
High similarity
Wohnhaus
Meaning: residential house
High similarity
Heim
Meaning: home
Medium similarity
Behausung
Meaning: dwelling
Medium similarity
Domizil
Meaning: domicile
Low similarity
Residenz
Meaning: residence
Low similarity
Unterkunft
Meaning: accommodation
Low similarity

Haus Antonyms (Antonyme)

Haus antonyms - opposite words. Learn words with opposite meanings to Haus. Discover Haus opposite words and expand your German vocabulary.

Straße
Meaning: street
Natur
Meaning: nature
Freiheit
Meaning: freedom
Arbeit
Meaning: work

Haus Semantically Related Words - Haus Contextually Related Words - Haus Thematically Related Words

Haus Semantically Related Words (Semantisch verwandte Wörter)

Haus semantically related words - words that are conceptually or thematically related to Haus. Explore Haus related vocabulary and discover words in the same semantic field. Learn Haus contextually related words to expand your German vocabulary.

Wohnung Zimmer Garten Familie Möbel Tür Fenster Dach Wand Keller

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