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How do you say "harbor" in German?
der Hafen
In German, "harbor" is der Hafen.
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Pronunciation
Pronounced 'HAH-fen', stress on the first syllable, with 'a' long as in 'father'.
Grammar notes
der Hafen is masculine. Plural: der Häfen.
Example sentence
Boote schaukelten sanft im Hafen.
Boats rocked gently in the harbor.
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How to remember der Hafen
Hafen is related to English 'haven', and a harbor is literally a safe haven for ships.
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Questions about der Hafen
How do you say "harbor" in German?
In German, "harbor" is der Hafen. It is a noun.
Is der Hafen masculine, feminine, or neuter?
der Hafen is masculine. Plural: der Häfen.
How is der Hafen used in a sentence?
Use der Hafen as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Boote schaukelten sanft im Hafen. (Boats rocked gently in the harbor.).
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