das Gehöft
Translation
farmstead, homestead, farm
Examples
Das alte Gehöft stand auf einem Hügel.
The old farmstead stood on a hill.
Zum Gehöft gehören mehrere Gebäude.
Several buildings belong to the farmstead.
Grammar Patterns
((as subject)) The farmstead is located remotely. Das Gehöft liegt abgelegen.
((as accusative object)) We are visiting the old farmstead. Wir besichtigen das alte Gehöft.
((as dative object)) He approaches the farmstead. Er nähert sich dem Gehöft.
((as genitive object)) the history of the farmstead. die Geschichte des Gehöftes
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Etymology
From the collective prefix 'Ge-' and 'Hof' (courtyard, farm). It signifies a collection of farm buildings.
Memory Tips
Think of the prefix 'Ge-' as meaning 'a group of'. A group of 'Hof' buildings makes a 'Gehöft', just like a group of 'Berg' (mountains) makes a 'Gebirge' (mountain range).