German Idiom · Intermediate
altes Haus
friendly greeting, often said to a friend not seen for a long time
Pronunciation: say altes Haus
Meaning
friendly greeting, often said to a friend not seen for a long time
Example
Greny, altes Haus! Lange nicht gesehen!
Greny, buddy! Long time no see!
Practice tips
- Practice altes Haus out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this German idiom is for intermediate-level learners.