tehuis

Dutch

Etymology

From te +‎ huis.

Pronunciation

  • Rhymes: -œy̯s
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Noun

tehuis n (plural tehuizen, diminutive tehuisje n)

  1. home, asylum

Usage notes

Whereas thuis refers to one's home as a place of residence, tehuis refers to a refuge or asylum where one may feel at home.

Synonyms

Derived terms

  • bejaardentehuis
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