Seehaus
The English phrase 'lake house' is translated into German as Seehaus.
Seehaus refers to a house located on or near the shores of a lake.
Which one should you use?
You may also encounter Hütte am See, which is used to describe a simple and small lakeside cottage or cabin.
Did you know?
- In German, the word See can mean either 'lake' or 'sea', depending on the context and the gender of the article used. While das Seehaus uses a neuter article to mean 'lake house', the word die See refers to the ocean.
- If a house is specifically built on stilts over the water, it is often called a Pfahlbau, referencing the prehistoric pile dwellings found across Central Europe.
- In Germany, building a new Seehaus is subject to extremely strict environmental laws because the 'shore zone' is often legally protected from any construction.
Examples in context
- Unser Seehaus ist sehr groß.Our lake house is very big.
- Das Seehaus liegt direkt am Wasser.The lake house is located right on the water.
Example conversation
Maximilian and Julia are planning a vacation.
- MaximilianWollen wir dieses Jahr in ein Seehaus fahren?Shall we go to a lake house this year?
- JuliaJa, ein Seehaus klingt toll!Yes, a lake house sounds great!
- MaximilianIch kenne ein schönes Seehaus am See.I know a beautiful lake house by the lake.
- JuliaDann buchen wir es sofort, Maximilian.Then we will book it immediately, Maximilian.
