Nomen

der Hai

shark

Der weiße Hai ist sehr gefährlich.

The great white shark is very dangerous.

Im Meer schwimmen viele Haie.

Many sharks swim in the sea.

der Hai (as subject) The shark is dangerous. Der Hai ist gefährlich.

Synonyms: Raubfisch (predatory fish)

Comes from the Old Norse word 'hár'.

It sounds similar to 'high'. Picture a shark's fin rising 'high' above the waves.

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