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How do you say "house" in German?
das Haus
In German, "house" is das Haus.
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Pronunciation
Haus is pronounced HOWSS, a single syllable that rhymes with the English word 'house'.
Grammar notes
Neuter noun, das Haus. Plural is Haeuser. The umlaut appears in the plural form.
Example sentence
Das Haus hat einen großen Garten.
The house has a large garden.
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How to remember das Haus
Haus is nearly identical to English 'house', making it one of the easiest German words to remember.
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Questions about das Haus
How do you say "house" in German?
In German, "house" is das Haus. It is a noun.
Is das Haus masculine or feminine?
Neuter noun, das Haus. Plural is Haeuser. The umlaut appears in the plural form.
How is das Haus used in a sentence?
Use das Haus as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Das Haus hat einen großen Garten. (The house has a large garden.).
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