English–German

“quay” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/kaɪ̯/

Example

Die Kais sind heute gesperrt.

The quays are closed today.

Illustration for Kai (quay)

How to say “quay” in German

“Quay” in German is Kai.

A raised stone strip along a harbor where vessels come alongside.

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

Example sentences with Kai

Das Schiff liegt am Kai.

The ship is moored at the quay.

Tips for using Kai

  • German Kai is pronounced like English "sky" without the s, unlike English quay, which is pronounced like "key".

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