der Kahn
Translation
skiff, small boat, punt, barge
Examples
Wir machten eine Fahrt mit dem Kahn.
We took a trip on the small boat.
Der alte Kahn lag am Ufer.
The old boat lay on the shore.
Grammar Patterns
mit+3 ((dem Kahn)) fahren to go by skiff Wir fuhren mit dem Kahn über den See.
in+3 ((einem Kahn)) sitzen to sit in a skiff Sie saßen in einem Kahn und angelten.
Similar Words
Synonyms: das Boot (boat), der Nachen (skiff)
Etymology
From Middle High German 'kane', of uncertain origin. Possibly related to Latin 'canna' (reed), as early boats were made of reeds.
Memory Tips
Sounds like the name 'Khan'. Imagine Genghis Khan riding in a small boat (a Kahn).