German · Body & Health
"Skin" in German: Haut
die Haut
Skin in German is die Haut, a feminine noun. Say trockene Haut for dry skin, and Hautcreme for skin cream.
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How to pronounce Haut
Say it
HOW'T
/haʊt/
HOW'T. Au like "ow" in "how". Final t is crisp.
"Skin" in German: quick reference
| German | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| die Haut | skin Body skin. | Body skin. |
| empfindliche Haut | sensitive skin Product labels. | Product labels. |
| die Hautcreme | skin cream Pharmacy word. | Pharmacy word. |
| auf der Haut | on the skin Location phrase. | Location phrase. |
How to use Haut in real life
- 1Pharmacy
Haben Sie etwas für trockene Haut?
Do you have something for dry skin?
Trockene Haut is a common collocation.
- 2After sun
Meine Haut ist total rot.
My skin is totally red.
Meine Haut is nominative feminine.
- 3Allergies
Das Produkt reizt meine Haut.
The product irritates my skin.
Meine Haut as object.
Mistakes English speakers make with Haut
Incorrect: der Haut
Correct: die Haut
Haut is feminine: die Haut.
Incorrect: die Häuten (everyday plural)
Correct: die Haut
Everyday talk keeps Haut singular.
Good to know
German pharmacies are big on Hautpflege, and labels shout empfindliche Haut everywhere. Haut can also mean a fruit peel in cooking.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Choosing sunscreen
ChatPal
Ist deine Haut eher trocken oder ölig?
Is your skin more dry or oily?
You
Trocken. Meine Haut spannt schnell.
Dry. My skin gets tight quickly.
ChatPal
Dann nimm Creme für empfindliche Haut.
Then take cream for sensitive skin.
You
Gut. Die Haut braucht heute extra Schutz.
Good. The skin needs extra protection today.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Skin" in German
What gender is Haut?
Feminine: die Haut.
How do you say dry skin?
Trockene Haut.
How do you say sensitive skin?
Empfindliche Haut.
How do you say on the skin?
Auf der Haut.
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