German Conversation · Level 174
29 words
German word
Hausherr
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈhaʊ̯sˌhɛɐ̯/
Meaning
- masculine nounhost
Example
Der Hausherr nahm die Gäste freundlich bei sich auf.
The host warmly welcomed the guests into his home.
More examples
Die Anweisungen des Hausherrn wurden ohne Widerrede ausgeführt.
The instructions of the head of the household were carried out without objection.
Core concept
The person with final say in a household, often also the owner welcoming guests.
Common phrases
die Anweisungen des Hausherrn
the instructions of the head of the household
Verantwortung des Hausherrn
the responsibility of the head of the household
Similar words
Gastgeber: The person who invites guests in and looks after them.
Vermieter: The person who rents out a home and collects the rent.
Hausbesitzer: The person who actually owns the house.
Definition in German
Person, die in einem Haushalt das Sagen hat; meist Eigentümer oder Familienoberhaupt.
Word origin
The compound joins Haus with Herr to form the traditional idea of the man in charge of a house or household.
Usage tips
- For a general social host, Gastgeber is usually more natural; Hausherr focuses on authority within the household.
Other meanings
- head of the householdnoun
- head of the familynoun
Related words
- Hausherrinfemale head of the householdnoun