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“rooster” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/haːn/

Example

Der Hahn weckt uns jeden Morgen.

The rooster wakes us every morning.

Illustration for Hahn (rooster)

How to say “rooster” in German

“Rooster” in German is Hahn.

The same short label marks a male chicken in the yard and a turnable tap that releases water.

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

Example sentences with Hahn

Der Hahn pickt Körner im Hühnerstall.

The rooster pecks at grains in the chicken coop.

Tips for using Hahn

  • In practical instructions, am Hahn drehen or den Hahn zudrehen refers to turning a tap or valve, not to handling a bird.

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