das Häuschen
Translation
little house, cottage, small house
Examples
Sie wohnen in einem kleinen Häuschen.
They live in a little house.
Das Vogelhäuschen im Garten ist neu.
The birdhouse in the garden is new.
Grammar Patterns
to build a little house ((sth.)) We are building a little house in the garden.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Hütte (hut), Cottage (cottage)
Etymology
Diminutive of 'Haus' (house) with the suffix '-chen', which indicates smallness or endearment.
Memory Tips
The '-chen' suffix always makes a noun neuter ('das') and implies it's small or cute. Think of it as 'house-let' or 'little house'.