The exact spelling appears at position 153 in the cited OpenSubtitles-derived Dutch 50k token list. That is a corpus signal, not search volume, CEFR level or proof that the noun sense is equally frequent. Article, forms, glosses, pronunciation and examples are adapted from English Wiktionary via Kaikki under CC BY-SA 4.0. See sources and modifications.
How huis is pronounced
IPA: /ɦœy̯s/ · Syllables: huis
Say the article and noun together—het huis—before practising the word in a sentence. This keeps grammatical gender attached to the item you retrieve. Regional speech and sentence rhythm can change the surface sound, so use the transcription as a compact reference rather than as a substitute for listening.
What huis means
a house, home; residence
Dictionary label: neuter
an adjoining building with a separate function
Dictionary label: neuter
a genealogical house, such as a dynasty
Dictionary label: neuter
a house or chamber in a legislative assembly
Dictionary label: neuter
a housing structure, casing
Dictionary label: neuter
An English gloss identifies a sense, not a one-word substitution that works in every context. Look at the surrounding verb, preposition, number and situation in the Dutch example. When several meanings are listed, practise one meaning at a time and state a concrete context before changing to another sense.
Article, plural and diminutive
| Form | Dutch | Speaking use |
|---|---|---|
| Singular | het huis | Retrieve the article and noun as one chunk. |
| Plural | de huizen | Dutch plural nouns take de; also change the verb and quantity where needed. |
| Diminutive | huisje | A smaller, familiar or context-specific form; use only when the meaning fits. |
Do not guess the article from the English translation. Learn het huis as a single unit, then contrast it with de huizen. A diminutive normally uses het, but its pragmatic meaning can be neutral, literal, affectionate or dismissive depending on context.
Translated examples with huis
Ik woon in een klein huis aan de rand van de stad.
I live in a small house on the outskirts of the city.
We gaan dit weekend naar het huis van mijn ouders.
We are going to my parents' home this weekend.
Ze hebben een mooi nieuw huis gekocht in de buurt.
They bought a beautiful new residence in the neighborhood.
De Oranjes zijn een belangrijk koninklijk huis in Nederland.
The House of Orange is an important royal dynasty in the Netherlands.
Het koninklijk huis wordt vertegenwoordigd door de koning en koningin.
The royal house is represented by the king and queen.
Het wetsvoorstel werd besproken en goedgekeurd in de Tweede Kamer van het huis.
The bill was discussed and approved in the Second Chamber of the legislative assembly.
These examples are citation-backed language data. First identify what the noun refers to and which words determine or describe it. Then change only one element—person, quantity, time, place or description—while keeping the article and number consistent. That small variation turns a reference example into active speaking practice without inventing a rule from one sentence.
Four-step speaking drill
- Say het huis three times, then add one adjective or location that fits the first meaning.
- Build a present-tense sentence with a named person, a concrete place and the singular noun.
- Change the message to de huizen. Update the number, determiner and finite verb instead of replacing only the noun ending.
- Ask a follow-up question containing the noun, record the answer, and repeat once with a different detail.
Listen first for meaning and article choice, then for sentence order and pronunciation. Correct the first error that changes the message or blocks the listener. Avoid restarting for every small hesitation: complete the message, note one target, and make the second recording more precise.
Self-check before you continue
- I retrieve het huis as one chunk.
- The singular or plural matches the determiner, quantity and verb.
- The selected meaning fits the situation.
- The sentence includes enough detail for another person to understand the reference.
- I can ask and answer one question with the noun without reading the page.
Questions about huis
What does huis mean?
a house, home; residence; an adjoining building with a separate function; a genealogical house, such as a dynasty; a house or chamber in a legislative assembly; a housing structure, casing.
Is it de huis or het huis?
The cited entry uses het huis. Keep the article attached when learning and retrieving the noun.
What is the plural of huis?
The cited plural is huizen. In a full sentence, also check the determiner, quantity and verb.
Use huis in a recorded response
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