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shark in German

shark in German is Hai, Haifisch — shark means a large predatory fish with a skeleton made of cartilage rather than bone, known for its rows of sharp teeth.

shark in German

Hai
noun
Haifisch
noun

What does "shark" mean?

  1. noun A large predatory fish with a skeleton made of cartilage rather than bone, known for its rows of sharp teeth.
    "The diver watched a shark glide silently past the reef."
  2. noun A person who ruthlessly exploits or cheats others, especially in business or money matters.
    "Be careful with that dealer; he's a shark who overcharges anyone who seems unsure."
  3. noun Someone who is extremely skilled at a competitive game, especially one who hides that skill to win money (e.g. a pool shark).
    "Nobody wanted to play cards with her because she was a known shark."
  4. verb To swindle or cheat someone out of money.
    "He was sharked out of his savings by a fake investment scheme."
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shark in a sentence

  • The diver watched a shark glide silently past the reef.
  • A great white shark was spotted just off the coast.
  • Be careful with that dealer; he's a shark who overcharges anyone who seems unsure.
  • The company was accused of acting like a loan shark, charging desperate borrowers extreme interest.

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What is "shark" in German?
"shark" in German is Hai, Haifisch. shark means: A large predatory fish with a skeleton made of cartilage rather than bone, known for its rows of sharp teeth.
How do you use "shark" in a sentence?
Example: "The diver watched a shark glide silently past the reef." In German, "shark" is Hai, Haifisch.
Are there other ways to say "shark" in German?
Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "shark": Hai, Haifisch.
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