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

SingularPlural
Nominativeder Haidie Haie
Genitivedes Haisder Haie
Dativedem Haiden Haien
Accusativeden Haidie 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.

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