German word

Innenhof

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈɪnənˌhoːf/

Meaning

  • masculine nouncourtyard

Example

Die Kinder spielen im Innenhof.

The children are playing in the courtyard.

Illustration for Innenhof (courtyard)

More examples

Der gepflasterte Innenhof eignet sich für kleine Veranstaltungen.

The paved courtyard is suitable for small events.

Core concept

A quiet open court tucked behind the street-facing walls of a building.

Common phrases

  • im Innenhof

    in the courtyard

  • gepflasterter Innenhof

    paved courtyard

  • zum Innenhof führen

    lead to the courtyard

Similar words

Hof: An outdoor yard connected to a home or facility, with access for people or cars.
Hinterhof: A small rear yard behind a building, mainly for residents' use.
Terrasse: A level area next to a building for sitting, relaxing, or dining.
Garten: A maintained outdoor space belonging to a home or facility, with plants and seating.

Definition in German

Ein Innenhof ist ein innerhalb eines Gebäudes oder Gebäuderiegels gelegener, meist privater oder gemeinschaftlich genutzter Außenraum.

Word origin

Innenhof combines innen, meaning 'inside', with the inherited Germanic noun Hof, meaning an enclosed court or yard.

Usage tips

  • Innenhof is masculine, and its plural is Innenhöfe; the phrase im Innenhof uses the dative contraction of in dem.

Opposites

  • Vorgartenfront gardennoun

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