English–German

“hedge” in German

German

AlsoHecke

Pronunciation

IPA/haːk/

Example

Die Kinder kletterten über den Hag.

The children climbed over the hedge.

Illustration for Hag (hedge)

How to say “hedge” in German

“Hedge” in German is Hag.

Children climbing over a green barrier made of closely planted shrubs.

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

Example sentences with Hag

Nach dem Sturm zeigte sich eine Lücke im Hag.

After the storm, a gap appeared in the hedge.

Tips for using Hag

  • Hecke is the usual modern German word, while Hag is chiefly regional or literary and also survives in place names.

Other German words for “hedge”

Im Garten wachsen viele Hecken.

There are many hedges growing in the garden.

“hedge” in other languages