NOUN
Hai/haɪ̯/shark
Hai is a German noun that means shark. It is pronounced /haɪ̯/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Haie".
Definitions
1.large predatory fish with a cartilaginous skeleton(zoology)
a.Any species of shark
Im Ozean schwimmt ein Hai.—There is a shark swimming in the ocean.
b.Used for alluding to a dangerous, powerful, or ruthless person (figuratively, rare)
In der Finanzwelt gilt er als echter Hai.—In the financial world he is considered a real shark.
Declension
Gendermasculine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Hai | die Haie |
| Genitive | des Hais | der Haie |
| Dative | dem Hai | den Haien |
| Accusative | den Hai | die Haie |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Hai" mean in English?
- "Hai" means shark. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Hai"?
- "Hai" is pronounced /haɪ̯/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Hai" der, die, or das?
- "Hai" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
- What is the plural of "Hai"?
- The plural of "Hai" is "Haie".
- What part of speech is "Hai"?
- "Hai" is a noun in German.
