German word

Landhaus

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈlantˌhaʊ̯s/

Meaning

  • neuter nouncountry house

Example

Am Wochenende fahren wir in das Landhaus meiner Eltern.

At the weekend, we are going to my parents' country house.

Illustration for Landhaus (country house)

More examples

Wir haben das Landhaus letztes Jahr renoviert.

We renovated the country house last year.

Core concept

A substantial house standing in open countryside, equally suited to rural living or a peaceful stay away from town.

Common phrases

  • ein Landhaus mieten

    rent a country house

  • im Landhaus wohnen

    live in a country house

  • das Landhaus renovieren

    renovate a country house

Similar words

Ferienhaus: A house used for holidays or weekend stays.
Bauernhaus: A farmhouse with living quarters and facilities for agricultural work.
Wohnhaus: A house intended for people's everyday residence.
Haus: A general term for a building where people live.

Definition in German

Ein Haus auf dem Land, oft als Wohnsitz oder als Ferienhaus genutzt.

Word origin

Landhaus is a compound of German Land, meaning countryside or rural area, and Haus, meaning house.

Usage tips

  • Landhaus is neuter, so the definite article is das; its plural is Landhäuser with an umlaut.

Opposites

Related words

  • Landhäuschensmall country housenoun
  • Landhausbesitzerowner of a country housenoun
  • Landhausarchitekturcountry house architecturenoun

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