NOUN
Hafen/ˈhaːfn̩/port; harbor
Hafen is a German noun that means port or harbor. It is pronounced /ˈhaːfn̩/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Häfen".
Definitions
1.place for ships to dock and load or unload(nautical, location)
a.coastal installation for ships, usually with infrastructure
Der Hamburger Hafen ist einer der größten Europas.—The Port of Hamburg is one of the largest in Europe.
2.safe place or shelter(metaphorical, refuge)
a.place of protection or security
Nach langer Reise fand er in der Familie einen sicheren Hafen.—After a long journey, he found a safe haven in his family.
Declension
Gendermasculine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Hafen | die Häfen |
| Genitive | des Hafens | der Häfen |
| Dative | dem Hafen | den Häfen |
| Accusative | den Hafen | die Häfen |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Hafen" mean in English?
- "Hafen" means port or harbor. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Hafen"?
- "Hafen" is pronounced /ˈhaːfn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Hafen" der, die, or das?
- "Hafen" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
- What is the plural of "Hafen"?
- The plural of "Hafen" is "Häfen".
- What part of speech is "Hafen"?
- "Hafen" is a noun in German.
