German - English (British) translations for "Hof"
"Hof" German translation
Translation
yard
Definition
Hof
Part of speech
noun
Gender
das
Translations
This is is an experimental feature. Please report any issues.Meaning: yard
Die Kinder spielen im Hof.
The children are playing in the yard.
Meaning: court
Der Angeklagte wurde vor Gericht gestellt.
The defendant was brought before the court.
Meaning: farm
Mein Onkel hat eine große Hof.
My uncle has a large farm.
Meaning: palace
Der König lebte in einem prächtigen Hof.
The king lived in a magnificent palace.
Examples
This is is an experimental feature. Please report any issues.A1: Der Hof ist groß.
A1: The courtyard is big.
A1: Wir spielen im Hof.
A1: We play in the courtyard.
A1: Die Tiere sind auf dem Hof.
A1: The animals are on the farm.
B1: Meine Großeltern wohnen auf einem Bauernhof.
B1: My grandparents live on a farm.
B1: Der Hof wurde vor 100 Jahren gebaut.
B1: The courtyard was built 100 years ago.
B2: Ich habe den Hof sauber gemacht, bevor die Gäste kamen.
B2: I cleaned the courtyard before the guests arrived.
C1: Der Hofbesitzer hat das Land an seinen Sohn übergeben.
C1: The farm owner transferred the land to his son.
C1: Der Hof ist seit Generationen im Besitz der Familie.
C1: The farm has been owned by the family for generations.
C2: Nachdem er den Hof geerbt hatte, modernisierte er die gesamte Anlage.
C2: After inheriting the farm, he modernized the entire facility.
Advanced Description
This is is an experimental feature. Please report any issues.The German noun 'Hof' refers to a courtyard or an enclosed area surrounded by buildings. It can also mean a farm or an estate, typically with agricultural activities and buildings.
In rural areas, a Hof is often the central place where farming activities take place. It may include a farmhouse, barns, stables, and other structures necessary for agriculture.
In urban areas, a Hof can refer to a courtyard within a building complex, usually surrounded by residential or commercial buildings. These courtyards provide private outdoor space for residents or serve as communal areas.