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How do you say "shark" in German?
der Hai
In German, "shark" is der Hai.
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Pronunciation
Pronounced 'HIGH', a single syllable rhyming with the English word 'hi'.
Grammar notes
der Hai is masculine. Plural: der Haie.
Example sentence
Ein Hai kreiste langsam unter dem Boot.
A shark circled slowly beneath the boat.
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How to remember der Hai
Picture a shark fin popping up and someone nervously waving 'hi' to it, a short, sharp word for a short, sharp animal.
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Questions about der Hai
How do you say "shark" in German?
In German, "shark" is der Hai. It is a noun.
Is der Hai masculine, feminine, or neuter?
der Hai is masculine. Plural: der Haie.
How is der Hai used in a sentence?
Use der Hai as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Ein Hai kreiste langsam unter dem Boot. (A shark circled slowly beneath the boat.).
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