der Hafen
Translation
harbor, port
Examples
Das Schiff fährt in den Hafen ein.
The ship is entering the harbor.
Der Hamburger Hafen ist sehr groß.
The Port of Hamburg is very large.
Grammar Patterns
in den Hafen ((+acc)) into the harbor The ship is sailing into the harbor.
im Hafen ((+dat)) in the harbor The ship is in the harbor.
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.