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How do you say "yard" in German?

der Hof

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In German, "yard" is der Hof.

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Pronunciation

Pronounced 'hohf', rhyming with the English word 'roughly', shorter with a long 'oh'.

Grammar notes

der Hof is masculine. Plural: der Yards.

Example sentence

Die Kinder spielten im Garten.

The children played in the yard.

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How to remember der Hof

This is the same word used for 'court' or 'courtyard', so picture the yard as your own little courtyard.

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Questions about der Hof

How do you say "yard" in German?

In German, "yard" is der Hof. It is a noun.

Is der Hof masculine, feminine, or neuter?

der Hof is masculine. Plural: der Yards.

How is der Hof used in a sentence?

Use der Hof as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Die Kinder spielten im Garten. (The children played in the yard.).

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