nounnoun
der Hausherr, -en
landlord · host
Definition & meaning
The word Hausherr refers to the male head of a household. Depending on the context, it can have two primary meanings:
- Owner of a house: It refers to the person who owns a building or a house, often in the context of being a landlord or the person responsible for the property.
- Head of the household: It refers to the man who leads a family or a household, historically implying someone who exercises authority or takes responsibility for the domestic sphere.
Grammar & Word origin
- Grammar: It is a masculine noun (der). The plural form is die Hausherren.
- Word origin: It is a compound word consisting of:
- Haus (house)
- Herr (master, gentleman, or lord)
Together, they describe the person who acts as the "master of the house."
Synonyms & antonyms
Synonyms:
- Eigentümer (owner)
- Vermieter (landlord)
- Hausbesitzer (house owner)
- Familienoberhaupt (head of the family)
Antonyms:
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Examples
Ein Hausherr sollte sich um seine Mieter kümmern.noun
A landlord should take care of his tenants.
Die Gäste dankten dem Hausherrn für das Essen.noun
The guests thanked the host for the meal.
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