Baumhaus

Baumhaus is a German word that literally means “tree house”. It is a composition of two words “Baum”, meaning tree, and “Haus”, meaning house. A Baumhaus is a small house built in a tree, usually used for recreation or as a children’s play area.

Definitions:

• Baumhaus is a raised structure built around or among the branches of a tree.
• It can be made from wood or other materials, and is usually accessible by a ladder or staircase.
• Baumhaus can be used as a place for children to play, or as a relaxing retreat for adults.

Opposites:

The opposite of Baumhaus could be “Keller” (basement), which is a room or set of rooms below ground level in a building.

Synonyms:

• Baumhütte (tree hut)
• Baumkronenpfad (tree-top path)
• Baumwipfelpfad (canopy walkway)

Examples:

• Meine Kinder haben ein Baumhaus in unserem Garten (My children have a treehouse in our garden)
• An meinem Geburtstag hatten wir eine Baumhausparty (On my birthday, we had a treehouse party)
• Das Baumhaus ist aus Holz und hat ein Dachfenster (The treehouse is made of wood and has a skylight)\ Visit YouGlish.com