Blockhaus

German

Etymology

Calque of English blockhouse (early 19th century) and from (Holz-)Block (“(wooden) block”) +‎ Haus (“house”).

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈblɔkˌhaʊ̯s/
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  • Hyphenation: Block‧haus

Noun

Blockhaus n (strong, genitive Blockhauses, plural Blockhäuser)

  1. log cabin (a small house made from logs)
    Synonym: Blockhütte

Declension
Declension of Blockhaus [neuter, strong]
singular plural
indef. def. noun def. noun
nominative ein das Blockhaus die Blockhäuser
genitive eines des Blockhauses der Blockhäuser
dative einem dem Blockhaus, Blockhause1 den Blockhäusern
accusative ein das Blockhaus die Blockhäuser

1Now rare, see notes.

References
  • “Blockhaus” in Duden online
  • “Blockhaus” in Digitales Wörterbuch der deutschen Sprache
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