Masculine
Hafen
Meaning
harbour/harbor; port; haven
Concepts
Synonyms
Landungsplatz
Frankatur
Kasserole
Postgebühr
Handelshafen
Frequency
Pronounced as (IPA)
/ˈhaːfn̩/
Etymology
From Middle Low German havene. The word was already borrowed into Middle High German habene; the modern form with -f- is a later adaptation once again based on the Middle Low German form. Ultimately from Proto-Germanic *habnō. Cognate to Dutch haven and English haven.
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