Afrikaans Word of the Day
huis
HAYS • noun — 17th of May, 2026
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Meaning: house; home
Examples
- Ek is by die huis.
(I am at home.) - Die huis is groot.
(The house is big.) - Ons gaan na die huis.
(We are going home.)
Synonyms
- woning
- huisie
Huis is the common word for a physical house or someone's home. You can use it on its own (die huis) or in phrases like 'huis toe' (to go home) and in compounds such as 'huiswerk' (homework). 'Woning' is a more formal synonym and 'huisie' is a diminutive (small house or affectionate).
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