German · Body & Health
"Hair" in German: Haare
die Haare
Hair on the head is usually die Haare in the plural. Germans say lange Haare, kurze Haare, and Ich schneide mir die Haare. A single strand can be ein Haar.
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How to pronounce Haare
Say it
HAH-ruh
/ˈhaːrə/
HAH-ruh. Long ah, soft final e. The aa is one long vowel, not two separate a sounds.
"Hair" in German: quick reference
| German | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| die Haare | hair (on the head) Default plural for someone's hair. | Default plural for someone's hair. |
| ein Haar | a hair / a strand One strand, or hair in compounds. | One strand, or hair in compounds. |
| Haare schneiden | to cut hair Ich lasse mir die Haare schneiden. | Ich lasse mir die Haare schneiden. |
| blonde / dunkle Haare | blond / dark hair Color adjectives agree in the plural. | Color adjectives agree in the plural. |
How to use Haare in real life
- 1At the salon
Ich möchte die Haare etwas kürzer.
I'd like the hair a bit shorter.
Die Haare stays plural even when English says hair.
- 2Complimenting a friend
Deine Haare sehen heute toll aus!
Your hair looks great today!
Deine agrees with plural Haare.
- 3After swimming
Meine Haare sind noch nass.
My hair is still wet.
Use plural sind with Haare.
Mistakes English speakers make with Haare
Incorrect: Mein Haar ist lang. (for a full head of hair)
Correct: Meine Haare sind lang.
Talk about a full head of hair with plural die Haare, not singular Haar.
Incorrect: Ich wasche mein Haare.
Correct: Ich wasche mir die Haare.
Use the plural and often the dative mir for body grooming.
Good to know
Hair talk is casual and frequent: people ask about Haarschnitt and Farbe. In shops you will see Haarpflege for haircare. Saying jemand hat die Haare schön is a normal compliment.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Before a haircut appointment
ChatPal
Wie willst du die Haare haben?
How do you want your hair?
You
Nur die Spitzen. Die Haare sollen länger bleiben.
Just the ends. The hair should stay longer.
ChatPal
Okay. Sollen die Haare gestuft werden?
Okay. Should the hair be layered?
You
Nein, lieber glatt. Die Haare hängen sonst komisch.
No, preferably straight. Otherwise the hair hangs oddly.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Hair" in German
Is hair singular or plural in German?
Usually plural: die Haare. One strand is ein Haar.
How do you say I cut my hair?
Ich schneide mir die Haare or Ich lasse mir die Haare schneiden at a salon.
How do adjectives work with Haare?
Plural endings: lange Haare, dunkle Haare, kurze Haare.
What is Haarschnitt?
A haircut. You can say Ich brauche einen Haarschnitt.
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