Hütte
/ˈhʏtə/feminine
The German word for cabin is Hütte. Wiktionary also lists Blockhütte.
Meaning: small dwelling, especially one made of logs (noun)
Ways to say it
| German | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Hütte | /ˈhʏtə/ | feminine |
| Blockhütte | feminine |
Hütte is a general term for a small dwelling or structure. It can refer to a wide variety of buildings, such as mountain huts, sheds or even small temporary shelters.
What does it mean word for word?
The word Blockhütte is a compound of Block (log/block) and Hütte (cabin/hut).
Which one should you use?
While Hütte is a general term for a cabin or hut, Blockhütte specifically refers to a cabin built from logs.
How does it change in a sentence?
Hütte is a feminine noun. Its plural form is Hütten.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈhʏtə/
Did you know?
- The word Hütte can also refer to a smelting furnace or a foundry in an industrial context.
- While Blockhütte refers to a log cabin, a German speaker might use the word Hütte metaphorically to describe a very small, cramped, or poorly built apartment in a city.
- The English word 'hut' is actually a borrowing from the Old High German word hutta.
Examples in context
- Tom war in der Hütte.Tom was in the cabin.This sentence is useful for showing the use of Hütte in a simple way.Tatoeba #3842284 by Tamy, translation #3734916 by CK
- Die wohnen in einer Blockhütte.They live in a log cabin.This sentence demonstrates how to use Blockhütte to describe a specific type of dwelling.Tatoeba #11235239 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #9493931 by sundown
- Die Hütte bestand aus Holzstämmen.The cabin was built of logs.This sentence shows how to use Hütte when describing the construction of a building.Tatoeba #12188649 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #46539 by sundown
- Wir haben ein gemütliches Ferienhaus in den Bergen.We have a cozy vacation house in the mountains.
- Sie haben eine rustikale Blockhütte im Wald gebaut.They built a rustic log cabin in the forest.
- Meine Familie hat ein kleines Häuschen am See.My family has a little cabin by the lake.
- 19 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Julian and Laura are planning a hiking trip in the mountains.
- JulianSuchen wir eine kleine Hütte?Are we looking for a small cabin?
- LauraJa, die Hütte im Wald ist perfekt.Yes, the cabin in the forest is perfect.
- JulianHat die Hütte auch Strom?Does the cabin also have electricity?
- LauraNein, sie ist sehr einfach.No, it is very simple.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “cabin” translations and entries Hütte, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Hütte, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
