Bach

usgb/bætʃ/
noun

A small house or cottage.

We spent the summer holiday at our bach by the sea.
Visual representation of "bach" - A small house or cottage

Often appears as...

  • holiday bach
  • kiwi bach

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Colloquial

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New Zealand Feature

This meaning of 'bach' is specific to New Zealand and refers to small, often beachside, dwellings.

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They're renovating their bach for the summer.
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Informal Term

'Bach' is informal and used in casual conversation, not in formal writing.

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Let's rent a bach for our trip!
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Kiwi Culture

The use of 'bach' reflects Kiwi culture and lifestyle, especially leisure time outdoors.

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Their bach has a great view of the bay.
Visual representation of the word "Bach"

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