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Why is the article das used with Haus?
In German, Haus is classified as a neuter noun, so the correct definite article is das. Each noun in German has a grammatical gender (masculine, feminine, or neuter), and you need to learn the article for each noun.
Why is Haus spelled with a capital letter?
All nouns in German, whether proper or common, are capitalized. So since Haus is a noun, it must always start with a capital letter.
Why do we use ist here?
Ist is the third-person singular form of the verb sein (to be) in German. In English, it corresponds to is. Here, it simply means that the house is (in the state of being) new.
Is neu an adjective, and does it change form?
Yes, neu is an adjective meaning new. In this simple sentence with sein, it stays as neu. However, if neu comes before a noun, it might change according to case, gender, and number (e.g., ein neues Haus, der neue Tisch).
Does the word order differ from English in this sentence?
In this simple statement, the word order is similar to English: subject (Das Haus) + verb (ist) + adjective (neu). Word order can get more complex in German, but here it closely mirrors English construction.