German word

Hütte

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈhʏtə/

Meaning

  • feminine nounhut

Example

Wir übernachten in der Hütte.

We're staying overnight in the hut.

Illustration for Hütte (hut)

More examples

Wir sollten die Hütte rechtzeitig reservieren.

We should reserve the hut in good time.

Core concept

A small, simple shelter in the countryside or mountains, offering basic protection from wind and rain.

Common phrases

  • die Hütte reservieren

    reserve the hut

  • vor der Hütte grillen

    grill in front of the hut

Similar words

Haus: A larger building designed for people to live in.
Wohnung: A self-contained living space within a larger building.
Zelt: A temporary outdoor shelter made of fabric or similar material for sleeping.
Berghütte: A small mountain building equipped for resting or overnight stays.

Definition in German

Ein einfaches Gebäude auf dem Land oder in den Bergen, das vor Wind und Wetter schützt und oft nur vorübergehend genutzt wird.

Word origin

Hütte developed from Old High German hutta through Middle High German hütte as a word for a simple shelter.

Usage tips

  • Hütte is feminine, and its plural is Hütten, with the umlaut retained.

Opposites

Related words

  • Hüttenkäsecottage cheesenoun

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