Haus
[haʊ̯s]
The German word for "house" is Haus.
Haus refers to a building used as a place for people to live.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of Haus is Häuser. When using the genitive case to indicate possession (meaning "of the house"), the singular form is des Hauses.
Did you know?
- The German idiom Hausfriedensbruch literally translates to 'breaking the house peace' and is the legal term for trespassing.
- The German word Hausfrau for 'housewife' historically referred to the manager of a large estate and its staff, not just a domestic homemaker.
- In some contexts, the word Haus can refer to a dynasty or a noble lineage, such as the Haus Habsburg.
Examples in context
- Das Wohnhaus liegt in einer ruhigen Straße.The residential building is located on a quiet street.
- Wir haben ein neues Haus gekauft.We bought a new house.
- Mein Heim ist mein Ruhepol.My home is my sanctuary.
- Wir haben ein Häuschen im Schwarzwald gemietet.We rented a little house in the Black Forest.
- Das Haus ist sehr groß.The house is very big.
- Wir kaufen ein neues Haus.We are buying a new house.
- Das Haus hat einen Garten.The house has a garden.
Example conversation
Maximilian and Julia are talking about their weekend plans.
- MaximilianKommst du zu mir ins Haus?Are you coming to my house?
- JuliaJa, ich komme gerne in dein Haus.Yes, I would love to come to your house.
- MaximilianWann hast du Zeit?When do you have time?
- JuliaIch bin morgen da.I will be there tomorrow.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry Haus, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
