der Kai
Translation
quay, wharf, dock
Examples
Das Schiff legt am Kai an.
The ship is docking at the quay.
Wir spazierten den Kai entlang.
We strolled along the quay.
Grammar Patterns
((at the ...)) at the quay The ship is moored at the quay.
Similar Words
Synonyms: wharf, pier, dock; Antonyms: open sea
Etymology
Borrowed from Dutch `kaai`, referring to a structure for mooring ships.
Memory Tips
Pronounced like 'key'. The quay is the 'key' that unlocks the port for ships.