nounnoun
das Häuschen, –
cottage
Ein sehr kleines Haus, oft süß oder gemütlich gemeint.
Definition & meaning
The word Häuschen is a diminutive noun that generally refers to a small house. Depending on the context, it can have several specific meanings:
- A small house: It is used to describe a cottage, a small hut, or a quaint little building.
- A garden shed or similar structure: Often used for structures like a Gartenhaus, a Toilettenhäuschen (outhouse), or a Pförtnerhäuschen (gatekeeper's lodge).
- Idiomatic use: The phrase "aus dem Häuschen sein" is a common German idiom meaning to be beside oneself with excitement, joy, or agitation.
Grammar & Word origin
- Grammar: It is a neuter noun (das Häuschen). The plural is identical to the singular (die Häuschen).
- Word origin: It is the diminutive form of the word Haus (house). In German, the suffix "-chen" is added to nouns to indicate that the object is small or to convey a sense of endearment. When adding this suffix, the root vowel often undergoes a mutation (Umlaut), changing "au" to "äu".
Synonyms & antonyms
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Examples
Sie haben ein schönes Häuschen am Meer.noun
They have a beautiful cottage by the sea.
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