Beinhaus

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Etymology

From Bein (“bone”) +‎ Haus (“house”).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈbaɪ̯nˌhaʊ̯s/
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Noun

Beinhaus n (strong, genitive Beinhauses, plural Beinhäuser)

  1. ossuary, bonehouse, building for storing bones
    Synonyms: Ossuarium, Karner

Declension

Declension of Beinhaus
singular plural
indef. def. noun def. noun
nominative ein das Beinhaus die Beinhäuser
genitive eines des Beinhauses der Beinhäuser
dative einem dem Beinhaus, Beinhause1 den Beinhäusern
accusative ein das Beinhaus die Beinhäuser

1Now rare, see notes.

Further reading

  • “Beinhaus” in Duden online
  • “Beinhaus” in Digitales Wörterbuch der deutschen Sprache
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