English–German

“courtyard” in German

German

AlsoInnenhof

Pronunciation

IPA/hoːf/

Example

Die Kinder spielen im Hof.

The children are playing in the courtyard.

Illustration for Hof (courtyard)

How to say “courtyard” in German

“Courtyard” in German is Hof.

Enclosed grounds around buildings, whether a home courtyard, a working farm, or a ruler's household.

Full entry for Hof: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Hof

Die Wäsche hängt im Hof.

The laundry is hanging in the courtyard.

Tips for using Hof

  • The usual location phrase is im Hof for a courtyard but auf dem Hof for a farm or farm premises.

Other German words for “courtyard”

Die Kinder spielen im Innenhof.

The children are playing in the courtyard.

“courtyard” in other languages