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How do you say "courtyard" in German?
der Innenhof
In German, "courtyard" is der Innenhof.
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Pronunciation
Pronounced 'IN-nen-hof', stress on the first syllable, with a short 'o' sound at the end.
Grammar notes
der Innenhof is masculine. Plural: der Innenhöfe.
Example sentence
Kinder spielten im sonnigen Innenhof.
Children played in the sunny courtyard.
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How to remember der Innenhof
Der Innenhof combines innen (inner) and Hof (yard) - a courtyard is literally the 'inner yard' of a building.
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Questions about der Innenhof
How do you say "courtyard" in German?
In German, "courtyard" is der Innenhof. It is a noun.
Is der Innenhof masculine, feminine, or neuter?
der Innenhof is masculine. Plural: der Innenhöfe.
How is der Innenhof used in a sentence?
Use der Innenhof as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Kinder spielten im sonnigen Innenhof. (Children played in the sunny courtyard.).
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