English–German

“rabbit” in German

German

AlsoKaninchen

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈhaːzə/

Example

Im Garten sind viele Hasen.

There are many rabbits in the garden.

Illustration for Hase (rabbit)

How to say “rabbit” in German

“Rabbit” in German is Hase.

A long-eared field animal bounds quickly through open land, linking the German word to the familiar English image of a hare.

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

Example sentences with Hase

Ich habe gestern einen Hasen im Park gesehen.

Yesterday, I saw a rabbit in the park.

Tips for using Hase

  • Hase is masculine, and its plural is Hasen; as a weak noun, it also takes Hasen in the accusative and dative singular.

Other German words for “rabbit”

Wir haben ein Kaninchen als Haustier.

We have a rabbit as a pet.

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