English–German

“skin” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/haʊ̯t/

Example

Meine Haut ist trocken.

My skin is dry.

Illustration for Haut (skin)

How to say “skin” in German

“Skin” in German is Haut.

A layered outer covering that protects a body and helps regulate its temperature, or forms an animal's hide.

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

Example sentences with Haut

Ich pflege meine Haut jeden Abend.

I care for my skin every evening.

Tips for using Haut

  • Haut is feminine, so the definite article is die, and its irregular plural is Häute when separate skins or hides are counted.

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