English–German

“shark” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/haɪ̯/

Example

Am Strand hat er gestern einen Hai gesehen.

Yesterday, he saw a shark at the beach.

Illustration for Hai (shark)

How to say “shark” in German

“Shark” in German is Hai.

A streamlined sea predator with a powerful body, sharp teeth, and a fin cutting through open water.

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

Example sentences with Hai

Beim Tauchen schwamm sie ruhig neben einem Hai.

While diving, she calmly swam beside a shark.

Tips for using Hai

  • Hai is masculine, with der Hai in the singular and Haie in the plural.

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