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"Hat" in German: Hut
der Hut
Note: cap: die Mütze
Hat in German is der Hut, masculine. Caps and beanies are oft die Mütze—different word. Plurals of Hut are die Hüte.
Sunny day
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How to pronounce Hut
Say it
hoot
/huːt/
hoot. Long u like oo in food. Clear final t. One syllable.
"Hat" in German: quick reference
| German | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| der Hut | the hat Brimmed hat; masculine. | Brimmed hat; masculine. |
| die Hüte | the hats Plural with umlaut. | Plural with umlaut. |
| die Mütze | the cap / beanie Everyday headwear without a stiff brim. | Everyday headwear without a stiff brim. |
| Sonnenhut | sun hat Summer compound. | Summer compound. |
How to use Hut in real life
- 1Sunny day
Nimm den Hut mit, die Sonne brennt.
Take the hat; the sun is fierce.
Den Hut.
- 2Theatre cloakroom
Darf ich Ihren Hut abnehmen?
May I take your hat?
Ihren Hut formal.
- 3Shopping
Steht mir der Hut, oder wirkt er komisch?
Does the hat suit me, or does it look weird?
Der Hut.
Mistakes English speakers make with Hut
Incorrect: Die Hut ist neu.
Correct: Der Hut ist neu.
Hut is masculine: der Hut.
Incorrect: Im Winter trage ich Hut. (for beanie)
Correct: Im Winter trage ich eine Mütze.
Beanies are Mütze; Hut is usually a brimmed hat.
Good to know
Hut hints at something more formal or sunny; daily winter wear is Mütze. The idiom Das geht auf keinen Hut is uncommon—learners meet Hut mostly as clothing, plus Hut ab! for respect.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Market stall on a bright afternoon
ChatPal
Welcher Hut schützt besser vor der Sonne?
Which hat protects better from the sun?
You
Der breite Hut dort vorne.
The wide hat up front.
ChatPal
Probier den Hut mal.
Try the hat on.
You
Passt. Ich nehme den Hut.
Fits. I'll take the hat.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Hat" in German
What gender is Hut?
Masculine: der Hut. Plural die Hüte.
Hut or Mütze?
Hut for brimmed hats; Mütze for caps and knit hats.
How do you say put on a hat?
Den Hut aufsetzen.
What does Hut ab mean?
Hats off—a compliment for respect or admiration.
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