English–German

“hair” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/haːɐ̯/

Example

Sie kämmt sich die Haare.

She is combing her hair.

Illustration for Haar (hair)

How to say “hair” in German

“Hair” in German is Haar.

Soft strands gather into a visible covering that protects and surrounds the skin of a head or body.

Full entry for Haar: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Haar

Er wäscht sich die Haare unter der Dusche.

He washes his hair in the shower.

Tips for using Haar

  • Fell is often the more natural German word for an animal's complete fur coat, while Haar can refer to its individual hairs or hair generally.

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