Translation of German word "Haut" to English
dieHaut
/haʊt/
Meaning
NounThe outer protective layer of the body of any animal, including of a human.
How to use
The feminine noun Haut ('skin / hide / peel') declines regularly. In the plural, it gets an umlaut: Häute (die Häute). The related adjective is häutig (skin-like / membranous).
🇬🇧 English
skin
Example
Die Haut ist sehr trocken.
The skin is very dry.
Die Haut ist sehr empfindlich.
The skin is very sensitive.
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Common phrases
- empfindliche Haut— sensitive skin
- Hautpflege— skincare (related compound)
- aus der Haut fahren— to lose one's temper / fly off handle (idiom, literally 'to drive out of skin')
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What is the definition of the German word "die Haut"?▼
The German word "die Haut" is defined as: "The outer protective layer of the body of any animal, including of a human."
What does the German word "die Haut" mean?▼
The German word "die Haut" means "skin" in English.
How do you pronounce the German word "Haut"?▼
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Can I see an example sentence with "Haut"?▼
Yes, here is a practical example: "Die Haut ist sehr trocken." (which translates as "The skin is very dry.").
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