Schutzhütte

German

Etymology

From Schutz (“protection”) +‎ Hütte (“hut, cabin”).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈʃʊt͡sˌhʏtə/
  • Hyphenation: Schutz‧hüt‧te
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Noun

Schutzhütte f (genitive Schutzhütte, plural Schutzhütten)

  1. A hut set up in open land for people, especially agricultural workers, to seek shelter; a bothy, refuge.

Usage notes

  • In mountainous terrain, Schutzhütten may be cabins equipped to survive several days, e.g. in case of severe snowfall. Otherwise, they are usually more similar to mere bus shelters, intended for cover in a thunderstorm.

Declension

Declension of Schutzhütte [feminine]
singular plural
indef. def. noun def. noun
nominative eine die Schutzhütte die Schutzhütten
genitive einer der Schutzhütte der Schutzhütten
dative einer der Schutzhütte den Schutzhütten
accusative eine die Schutzhütte die Schutzhütten

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