das Häuschen
little house
A small house, often perceived as cozy or simple. It is the diminutive form of 'Haus' (house).
EXAMPLE
Sie träumt von einem kleinen Häuschen am See.
She dreams of a little house by the lake.
das Häuschen
little house
das Häuschen, die Häuschen
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Meanings
aus dem Häuschen sein
to be over the moon
An idiom that means to be very excited, thrilled, or beside oneself with joy.
EXAMPLE
Als sie die Zusage für den Job bekam, war sie völlig aus dem Häuschen.
When she got the acceptance for the job, she was completely over the moon.
das Häuschen
small booth / cabin
A small building, often built for a specific purpose, such as a ticket booth, a waiting shelter, or a toilet cubicle.
EXAMPLE
Die Tickets bekommst du in dem kleinen Häuschen am Eingang des Parks.
You can get the tickets in the small booth at the entrance to the park.
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry Häuschen, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
At a glance
| gender | neuter das |
|---|---|
| plural | die Häuschen |
| genitive | des Häuschens |
The four cases
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | das Häuschen | die Häuschen |
| accusative | das Häuschen | die Häuschen |
| dative | dem Häuschen | den Häuschen |
| genitive | des Häuschens | der Häuschen |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
Usage tips
Word structure: diminutive
'Häuschen' (little house) is the diminutive form of 'das Haus' (the house). The ending '-chen' makes the noun neuter ('das') and adds an umlaut to the vowel 'a' (ä). This pattern is very common in German.
EXAMPLE
Aus dem großen Haus wurde nach dem Umbau ein gemütliches Häuschen.
After the renovation, the big house became a cozy little house.
Typical collocations
This meaning is often associated with idyllic ideas. Typical phrases are 'ein Häuschen im Grünen' (a little house in the countryside) or 'ein Häuschen am Meer' (a little house by the sea), which describe a small, cozy house in nature.
EXAMPLE
Viele Menschen wünschen sich für den Ruhestand ein Häuschen im Grünen.
Many people want a little house in the countryside for retirement.
Fixed expression
The idiom 'aus dem Häuschen sein' (to be over the moon) is a fixed unit. It is always used with the verb 'sein' (to be) to express great joy or excitement.
EXAMPLE
Die Kinder waren völlig aus dem Häuschen, als sie den Hundewelpen sahen.
The children were completely over the moon when they saw the puppy.
Use in compounds
In the meaning of a small functional building, 'Häuschen' (small house/booth) is often part of a compound word that describes the purpose more precisely. Examples are 'Gartenhäuschen' (garden shed), 'Kassenhäuschen' (ticket booth), or 'Toilettenhäuschen' (toilet cabin).
EXAMPLE
Im Gartenhäuschen bewahren wir unsere Werkzeuge auf.
We keep our tools in the garden shed.
Compare with
Häuschen vs Hütte
hut / lodge
Hütte and Häuschen both refer to a small building. A Hütte is usually particularly simple or rustic and may serve as temporary accommodation. Häuschen, by contrast, is a neutral diminutive of Haus and can also suggest a cozy atmosphere.
Häuschen
Auf dem Grundstück steht ein kleines, gemütliches Häuschen.
There is a small, cozy little house on the property.
Hütte
Auf dem Grundstück steht eine einfache Hütte aus groben Brettern.
There is a simple hut made of rough boards on the property.
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