Danish · Daily Life
Hus
House
Beginnernoun · neuter
Definition
A building where people live.
Example
Vi bor i et gult hus.
We live in a yellow house.
Etymology
'Hus' originates from the Old Norse word 'hús', referring to a shelter or dwelling. Its meaning has remained stable as the primary term for a house in Danish.
How & Where It’s Used
'Hus' is versatile and used across formal and informal contexts, commonly in both spoken and written Danish, understood nationwide.