das Haus
Translation
of the house
Examples
Das Dach des Hauses ist rot.
The roof of the house is red.
Der Besitzer des Hauses ist nicht da.
The owner of the house is not here.
Grammar Patterns
the roof ((of sth.)) the roof of (sth.) The roof of the house is red.
the owner ((of sth.)) the owner of (sth.) The owner of the house is not here.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Gebäude (building), Wohnung (apartment), Heim (home)
Etymology
From Old High German 'hūs', a cognate of the English word 'house'.
Memory Tips
This form, 'Hauses', shows possession and means 'of the house'. The '-es' ending is a clear sign of the genitive case for neuter nouns like 'das Haus'.