Hello, you have come here looking for the meaning of the word
voorhuis. In DICTIOUS you will not only get to know all the dictionary meanings for the word
voorhuis, but we will also tell you about its etymology, its characteristics and you will know how to say
voorhuis in singular and plural. Everything you need to know about the word
voorhuis you have here. The definition of the word
voorhuis will help you to be more precise and correct when speaking or writing your texts. Knowing the definition of
voorhuis, as well as those of other words, enriches your vocabulary and provides you with more and better linguistic resources.
English
Etymology
(This etymology is missing or incomplete. Please add to it, or discuss it at the Etymology scriptorium.)
Noun
voorhuis (plural voorhuises)
- (South Africa) entrance hall, front room
Dutch
Etymology
From Middle Dutch vorehuus. Equivalent to voor + huis.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈvoːr.ɦœy̯s/
- Hyphenation: voor‧huis
Noun
voorhuis n (plural voorhuizen, diminutive voorhuisje n)
- The frontmost room in a house on the ground floor.
- The front section of a house.
Descendants