In German
Haut
Meaning: skin
Example sentences
MeineHautisttrocken.
My skin is dry.
DieSonneverbrenntdieHaut.
The sun burns the skin.
SiehatempfindlicheHaut.
She has sensitive skin.
Grammar note
“Die Haut” is feminine with an irregular plural: “die Häute”, adding an umlaut — though it's usually used only in the singular, since skin is normally talked about as one whole.
Common mistake
Don't confuse “Haut” (skin) with “Haar” (hair) — they look and sound similar to beginners but are unrelated words.
Quick check
Which word means “skin”?
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Is “Haut” usually singular or plural?
Almost always singular — “die Haut” — since you normally refer to skin as a whole.
What's the difference between “Haut” and “Haar”?
“Haut” means skin; “Haar” means hair. Different words, despite the similar spelling.