Dutch · Home & Living
het huis
house
Beginnernoun
Definition
A building in which people live.
Example
Wij wonen in een groot huis.
We live in a big house.
Etymology
'Huis' comes from the Old Dutch 'hūs', which relates to the Proto-Germanic '*hūsą'. This word has cognates in several Germanic languages, indicating a long-standing concept of a dwelling.
How & Where It’s Used
'Huis' is widely used in both spoken and written Dutch in all registers, making it a fundamental term in everyday conversation about living spaces.
Literary Heritage
In literature and lyrics, 'huis' has been used to denote safety, family, and home. Notable references appear in poetry that reflects on domestic life—