das Gehäuse
Translation
casing, housing, shell, case
Examples
Das Gehäuse des Computers ist aus Metall.
The computer's casing is made of metal.
Die Schnecke zog sich in ihr Gehäuse zurück.
The snail retreated into its shell.
Grammar Patterns
das Gehäuse ((of sth.)) the casing/housing of sth. The housing of the phone is broken.
sich in sein Gehäuse zurückziehen to retreat into one's shell The snail retreats into its shell.
Similar Words
Hülle (cover), Schale (shell), Kasten (box)
Etymology
Derived from 'Haus' (house). The prefix 'Ge-' and suffix '-e' form a noun meaning something that 'houses' another thing.
Memory Tips
Think of it as a small 'house' (Haus) for a machine's parts or an animal.