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How do you say "hail" in German?
der Hagel
In German, "hail" is der Hagel.
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Pronunciation
Say 'HAH-gel' with stress on the first syllable. Two syllables.
Grammar notes
Der Hagel is a masculine noun. Plural: die Hagel (rarely used). Genitive: des Hagels, dative: dem Hagel.
Example sentence
Der Hagel beschädigt das Dach.
The hail damages the roof.
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How to remember der Hagel
Hagel sounds harsh, and hail makes harsh, loud sounds when it falls.
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Questions about der Hagel
How do you say "hail" in German?
In German, "hail" is der Hagel. It is a noun.
Is der Hagel masculine or feminine?
Der Hagel is a masculine noun. Plural: die Hagel (rarely used). Genitive: des Hagels, dative: dem Hagel.
How is der Hagel used in a sentence?
Use der Hagel as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Der Hagel beschädigt das Dach. (The hail damages the roof.).
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