German Conversation · Level 35
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German word
Häuschen
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈhɔɪ̯sçən/
Meaning
- neuter nounlittle house
Example
Neben meinem Häuschen ist ein kleiner Garten.
There is a small garden next to my little house.
More examples
Das Häuschen eignet sich gut für einen ruhigen Urlaub.
The little house is well suited for a quiet vacation.
Core concept
A small, welcoming home, often carrying a sense of affection as well as physical smallness.
Common phrases
ein gemütliches Häuschen
a cozy little house
Häuschen mit Blick aufs Meer
a little house with a sea view
ein abgelegenes Häuschen
a secluded little house
Similar words
Haus: A building used as a home.
Wohnung: A single residential unit in an apartment building.
Zuhause: The place connected with home life and belonging.
Einfamilienhaus: A detached house designed for one family.
Definition in German
Ein kleines Haus, das durch die Verkleinerungsform oft Kleinheit oder Zuneigung ausdrückt.
Word origin
Häuschen is formed from Haus with the diminutive suffix -chen, which changes the vowel sequence au to äu.
Usage tips
- As a diminutive ending in -chen, Häuschen is always neuter, so the article is das and the plural is also Häuschen.