Category: Daily LifePart of speech: nounDifficulty: Common
Hus
/Hus/Roman
English meaning: House
Definition
A building where people live.
Example
“Vi bor i et gult hus.”
In English: “We live in a yellow house.”
Another example: “De har lige købt et hus på landet.”
Usage — When, Where & How
The neutral word for a house; everyday register, used for buildings where people live. Distinguish from 'hjem' (home as a feeling/place of belonging).
Etymology & Origin
English — Origin & History
'Hus' originates from the Old Norse word 'hús', referring to a shelter or dwelling. Its meaning has remained stable as the primary term for a house in Danish.
Common Collocations
- et stort hus
- bygge et hus
- købe hus
- et gammelt hus
- hjemme i huset
Word Forms
et hus; flertal: huse; bestemt: huset / husene
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