English–German
“hook” in German
German
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈhaːkən/
Example
An der Wand hängt ein Haken für Mäntel.
A hook for coats is hanging on the wall.
How to say “hook” in German
“Hook” in German is Haken.
A curved point grips an object, while figuratively it marks the catch that makes an offer or plan less simple.
Example sentences with Haken
Im Kleingedruckten steckt oft ein Haken.
The fine print often contains a catch.
Tips for using Haken
- The idiom einen Haken haben means that something has a catch or drawback, not that it physically has a hook.