der Hai
Translation
shark
Examples
Der weiße Hai ist sehr gefährlich.
The great white shark is very dangerous.
Im Meer schwimmen viele Haie.
Many sharks swim in the sea.
Grammar Patterns
der Hai (as subject) The shark is dangerous. Der Hai ist gefährlich.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Raubfisch (predatory fish)
Etymology
Derived from the Old Norse word 'hár'.
Memory Tips
It sounds like the English word 'high'. Imagine a shark's fin sticking 'high' out of the water.