country house
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country house
An often large and impressive house in the countryside, used as a main residence, second home, or for relaxation.
Sie verbringen ihre Wochenenden in ihrem gemütlichen Landhaus am See.
They spend their weekends in their cozy country house by the lake.
The word 'Landhaus' (country house) is a simple compound made up of 'Land' (country/countryside) and 'Haus' (house). So it literally describes a house that stands in the countryside.
Viele Stadtbewohner träumen von einem eigenen Landhaus im Grünen.
Many city dwellers dream of having their own country house surrounded by greenery.
A 'Landhaus' (country house) is often more than just a house in the countryside. The word is frequently used for idyllic, stylish, or larger estates and conveys a feeling of relaxation and an upscale lifestyle.
Das Hotel ist ein umgebautes historisches Landhaus mit modernem Komfort.
The hotel is a converted historic country house with modern comfort.
Common adjectives used with 'Landhaus' (country house) are 'idyllisch' (idyllic), 'gemütlich' (cozy), or 'alt' (old). Typical verbs are 'ein Landhaus besitzen' (to own a country house), 'kaufen' (to buy), or 'mieten' (to rent).
Die Familie hat ein idyllisches Landhaus in der Toskana gemietet.
The family rented an idyllic country house in Tuscany.
manor house
A Landhaus is generally a house in the countryside, often a large one, and can serve as a home or vacation home. A Herrenhaus is more specific: it usually refers to a historic manor house or a grand estate house. Use “Landhaus” when no historical or aristocratic association is intended, and “Herrenhaus” when it is part of the meaning.
Die Familie verbringt den Sommer in ihrem großen Landhaus am See.
The family spends the summer in their large country house by the lake.
Das alte Herrenhaus steht noch heute im Zentrum des ehemaligen Landguts.
The old manor house still stands today in the center of the former estate.
