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How do you say "orphanage" in German?
das Waisenhaus
In German, "orphanage" is das Waisenhaus.
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Pronunciation
Pronounced 'VY-zen-house', stress on the first syllable, with 'ei' sounding like 'eye'.
Grammar notes
das Waisenhaus is neuter. Plural: das Waisenhäuser.
Example sentence
Freiwillige halfen im Waisenhaus.
Volunteers helped out at the orphanage.
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How to remember das Waisenhaus
Das Waisenhaus combines Waise (orphan) and Haus (house) - an orphanage is simply the 'orphan house'.
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Questions about das Waisenhaus
How do you say "orphanage" in German?
In German, "orphanage" is das Waisenhaus. It is a noun.
Is das Waisenhaus masculine, feminine, or neuter?
das Waisenhaus is neuter. Plural: das Waisenhäuser.
How is das Waisenhaus used in a sentence?
Use das Waisenhaus as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Freiwillige halfen im Waisenhaus. (Volunteers helped out at the orphanage.).
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