das Schutzhaus
Translation
shelter, refuge hut, mountain hut
Examples
Die Wanderer erreichten das Schutzhaus vor dem Sturm.
The hikers reached the shelter before the storm.
Das Schutzhaus in den Alpen bietet Übernachtungsmöglichkeiten.
The mountain hut in the Alps offers accommodation.
Grammar Patterns
to stay overnight in a shelter (in einem Schutzhaus übernachten) We stayed overnight in a shelter in the mountains.
Similar Words
Hütte (hut), Unterkunft (accommodation), Herberge (hostel)
Etymology
A compound of 'Schutz' (protection) and 'Haus' (house). Literally a 'protection house'.
Memory Tips
It's a simple combination of two common words. If you know 'Schutz' (protection) and 'Haus' (house), you can easily guess the meaning.