English–German

“harbor” in German

German

Alsohegen

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈhaːfn̩/

Example

Wir trafen uns am Hafen.

We met at the harbor.

Illustration for Hafen (harbor)

How to say “harbor” in German

“Harbor” in German is Hafen.

A busy waterfront where ships arrive, stay, and exchange people or cargo with the land.

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

Example sentences with Hafen

Die Hafenpromenade ist abends schön beleuchtet.

The harbor promenade is beautifully lit in the evening.

Tips for using Hafen

  • Hafen is masculine, with the plural Häfen; the umlaut changes the vowel in the plural.

Other German words for “harbor”

Ich hege noch Hoffnungen.

I still harbor hopes.

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