der Hof, ¨-e
courtyard · court
Ein Platz oder Bereich, der oft von Gebäuden umgeben ist und zu einem Haus oder einer Schule gehört.
The German word "Hof" is a noun that means "court" or "courtyard". It can refer to an enclosed space attached to a building, typically where farm buildings are enclosed, a residential courtyard, or in historical contexts, refer to the court found at the residence of royalty or nobles. "Hof" could also mean "farm" or "yard".
There are no significant separate words that make up "Hof"; it's a standalone term.
Similar words or phrases related to "Hof" include "Innenhof" (inner courtyard), "Schlosshof" (castle court), and "Bauernhof" (farmstead).
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Examples
Auf dem Hof spielen die Kinder.noun
In the courtyard, the children are playing.
Auf dem Hof spielen Kinder.noun
Children are playing in the yard.
Ein Ball liegt im Hof.noun
A ball is lying in the courtyard.
Die Höfe sind groß und sauber.noun
The courtyards are large and clean.
Ist euer Hof nachts beleuchtet?noun
Is your courtyard illuminated at night?
Der König lebt am Hof.noun
The king lives at court.
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