German Word · Advanced
Behausung
dwelling, abode
Pronunciation: /bəˈhaʊ̯zʊŋ/
Meaning
dwelling, abode
Example
Die unfruchtbare, von Gott verfluchte Erde war eine Wüste. In der Behausung der ersten Menschen war es eng und finster.
The infertile land, cursed by God, was a desert. In the abode of the first humans, it was narrow and dark.
Practice tips
- Practice Behausung 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 word is for advanced-level learners.