Noun
der Haken
Pronunciation: /ˈhaːkŋ̩/
hook
B2
rank #3,878
plural Haken
Meanings
Noun
- hook
- catch, hitch (a concealed difficulty, especially in a deal or negotiation)
- checkmark
Example sentence
Häng deine Jacke an den Haken.
Hang your jacket on the hook.
Word forms
singular
der Haken
plural
die Haken
The four cases
Singular
Nominativeder Haken
Accusativeden Haken
Dativedem Haken
Genitivedes Hakens
Plural
Nominativedie Haken
Accusativedie Haken
Dativeden Haken
Genitiveder Haken
Usage
- etwas an einen Haken hängen — hang something on a hook
- Wo ist der Haken? — figuratively: what is the catch?
Neben der Tür ist ein Haken für deinen Mantel.
There is a hook for your coat beside the door.