Haken Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Haken" is mainly used as noun meaning "hook", "hanger" or "to hook". It is also used as verb.

Essential properties of "Haken"

Its most important properties are:

Properties as Noun

  • Gender: masculine
  • Singular: der Haken
  • Plural: die Haken

Properties as Verb

  • Infinitive: haken
  • Simple past: hakte
  • Participle: gehakt

See full conjugation of haken

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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "Haken" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Curved metal object for hanging"

"Haken", when used with this meaning, acts as noun.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der Mantel hängt am Haken.The coat hangs on the hook.
  2. Ich brauche einen Haken für das Bild.I need a hook for the picture.
  3. Der Haken ist sehr stabil.The hook is very stable.

2.) "To hook or attach with a hook"

"Haken", when used with this meaning, acts as verb.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Ich muss die Tür haken.I have to latch the door.
  2. Er hakt das Seil an.He hooks the rope on.
  3. Sie hakt die Kette ein.She hooks the chain in.

3.) "Hidden problem or catch"

"Haken", when used with this meaning, acts as noun.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der Vertrag hat einen Haken.The contract has a catch.
  2. Wo ist der Haken bei diesem Angebot?What's the catch with this offer?
  3. Es gibt immer einen Haken bei solchen Sachen.There's always a catch with such things.
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