old house

language: de

definitions

  1. A residential building that has been constructed for a long time and shows signs of age or wear.
    de: altes Haus
  2. A metaphorical symbol representing one's past, heritage, or fading childhood memories.
    de: Symbol der Vergangenheit

examples

  1. The old house had creaky floorboards and a dusty attic.

    Das alte Haus hatte knarrende Dielen und einen staubigen Dachboden.

  2. As she drove away, the old house represented her fading childhood memories.

    Als sie wegfuhr, repräsentierte das alte Haus ihre verblassenden Kindheitserinnerungen.