NOUN

derKai/keː/quay; wharf; dock

Kai is a German noun that means quay, wharf, or dock. It is pronounced /keː/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Kais".

Definitions

1.man-made bank or structure where ships can be loaded and unloaded(location, harbor)

a.quay, wharf or dock area at a port

Die Schiffe legen am Kai an.—The ships dock at the quay.

b.bank or wall along a river or harbor for mooring boats

Die Passagiere warten am Kai auf das Einsteigen.—The passengers are waiting on the quay to board.

Declension

Gendermasculine

SingularPlural
Nominativeder Kaidie Kais
Genitivedes Kaisder Kais
Dativedem Kaiden Kais
Accusativeden Kaidie Kais

Frequently asked questions

What does "Kai" mean in English?
"Kai" means quay, wharf, or dock. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Kai"?
"Kai" is pronounced /keː/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Kai" der, die, or das?
"Kai" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
What is the plural of "Kai"?
The plural of "Kai" is "Kais".
What part of speech is "Kai"?
"Kai" is a noun in German.

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