birthplace
das Geburtshaus, die Geburtshäuser
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birthplace
The house in which a person was born. The term is often used for famous figures whose birthplace has been converted into a museum or memorial site.
Das Geburtshaus von Goethe in Frankfurt ist heute ein beliebtes Museum.
Goethe's birthplace in Frankfurt is now a popular museum.
| gender | neuter das |
|---|---|
| plural | die Geburtshäuser |
| genitive | des Geburtshauses |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | das Geburtshaus | die Geburtshäuser |
| accusative | das Geburtshaus | die Geburtshäuser |
| dative | dem Geburtshaus | den Geburtshäusern |
| genitive | des Geburtshauses | der Geburtshäuser |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
The word is clearly made up of 'Geburt' (birth) and 'Haus' (house). The linking '-s' connects the two parts. Literally, then, it is the house in which a birth took place.
Viele Touristen besuchen das Geburtshaus des berühmten Komponisten.
Many tourists visit the famous composer's birthplace.
The term is used almost exclusively for the birthplaces of well-known historical or cultural figures. The name is often added with 'von' (of/by) or in the genitive.
Das Geburtshaus von Albert Einstein steht in Ulm.
Albert Einstein's birthplace is in Ulm.
Since birthplaces are often memorial sites or museums, they are typically combined with verbs such as 'besuchen' (to visit), 'besichtigen' (to tour/view), or 'erhalten' (to preserve).
Die Stadt möchte das Geburtshaus der Künstlerin für die Nachwelt erhalten.
The city wants to preserve the artist's birthplace for future generations.
