harbor in German
harbor in German is Hafen, hegen — harbor means a sheltered area of water where ships can dock or anchor safely.
harbor in German
Hafen
(countable, nautical) A sheltered expanse of water, adjacent to land, in which ships may anchor or dock, especially for loading and unloading.
hegen
(transitive) To hold or persistently entertain in one's thoughts or mind.
What does "harbor" mean?
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noun A sheltered area of water where ships can dock or anchor safely.
"The fishing boats returned to the harbor just before the storm hit."
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verb To provide shelter or refuge for someone or something, including secretly hiding a fugitive.
"The family was accused of harboring an escaped prisoner."
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harbor in a sentence
- The fishing boats returned to the harbor just before the storm hit.
- The family was accused of harboring an escaped prisoner.
- She admitted she still harbored some resentment toward her old boss.
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What is "harbor" in German?
"harbor" in German is Hafen, hegen. harbor means: A sheltered area of water where ships can dock or anchor safely.
How do you use "harbor" in a sentence?
Example: "The fishing boats returned to the harbor just before the storm hit." In German, "harbor" is Hafen, hegen.
Are there other ways to say "harbor" in German?
Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "harbor": Hafen, hegen.
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