achterhuis
Dutch
Etymology
From Middle Dutch achterhuus. Equivalent to achter + huis.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈɑx.tərˌɦœy̯s/
Audio (file) - Hyphenation: ach‧ter‧huis
Noun
achterhuis n (plural achterhuizen, diminutive achterhuisje n)
- back part of a house
- backhouse, outbuilding
- annex