der Hafen
Translation
harbour, port
Examples
Das Schiff fährt in den Hafen ein.
The ship is entering the harbour.
Der Hamburger Hafen ist sehr groß.
The Port of Hamburg is very large.
Grammar Patterns
in den Hafen ((+acc)) into the harbour The ship is sailing into the harbour.
im Hafen ((+dat)) in the harbour The ship is in the harbour.
Similar Words
Synonyms: anchorage, pier; Antonyms: open sea
Etymology
Related to "haben" (to have), a place that 'holds' ships. The English word "haven" is a direct cognate.
Memory Tips
Think of a "haven" for ships. It sounds very similar to the English word.