hut
word
/ˈhət/
huht
/hˈʌt/
huht
Definition
A hut is a very small, simple building, often made from basic materials like wood, mud, or grass. It is usually used for shelter or living, especially in rural or remote places.
Usage & Nuances
Usually refers to a very basic structure, simpler and rougher than a 'cabin' or 'cottage'. Common phrases include 'beach hut', 'mountain hut', and 'wooden hut'. It can sound descriptive, neutral, or sometimes imply poverty depending on context.
Spanish: choza - cabaña pequeñaPortuguese (BR): cabana - casebrePortuguese (PT): cabana - casebreChinese (Simplified): 小屋 - 茅屋Chinese (Traditional): 小屋 - 茅屋Hindi: झोंपड़ी - छोटी कुटियाArabic: كوخ - كوخ صغيرBengali: ঝুপড়ি - ছোট কুড়ে ঘরRussian: хижина - шатёр (старое или временное жилище)Japanese: 小屋Vietnamese: túp lềuKorean: 오두막Turkish: kulübeUrdu: جھونپڑیIndonesian: gubuk
Example Sentences
It was just a rough hut, but it felt cozy after the long walk.
natural
They built a small hut near the river.
basic
The old man lives in a hut in the forest.
basic
We saw a wooden hut on the hill.
basic
There was a tiny beach hut selling cold drinks.
natural
We took shelter in a mountain hut until the rain stopped.
natural