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Häuschen

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German

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Etymology

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From Haus +‎ -chen.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈhɔʏ̯sçən/
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  • Hyphenation: Häus‧chen

Noun

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Häuschen n (strong, genitive Häuschens, plural Häuschen or (regional) Häuserchen)

  1. diminutive of Haus
  2. (informal) outhouse, privy, dunny; (euphemistic) toilet
    aufs Häuschen gehen
    to use the dunny

Usage notes

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  • The normal plural is unchanged Häuschen.
  • The plural Häuserchen is native to parts of Central Germany and common in the respective vernaculars. It is also, occasionally, seen in standard usage.

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