noun
der Hai, -e
shark
The German word "Hai" is a noun meaning "shark".
- "Hai" refers specifically to the marine predator of the family of fish characterized by cartilaginous skeletons.
- It is a simple noun without further compound parts.
Similar words:
- "Raubfisch" (predatory fish)
- "Meeresräuber" (sea predator)
Differences:
- "Hai" specifically denotes the shark species.
- "Raubfisch" and "Meeresräuber" are more general and include other predatory fish beyond sharks.
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Examples
Der Hai schwimmt im Meer.noun
The shark swims in the sea.
Die Haie sind sehr groß.noun
The sharks are very big.
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