Haarschnitt
/ˈhaːɐ̯ˌʃnɪt/masculine
The German word for haircut is Haarschnitt. Wiktionary also lists Haareschneiden.
Meaning: act of cutting of hair (noun)
Ways to say it
| German | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Haarschnitt | /ˈhaːɐ̯ˌʃnɪt/ | masculine |
| Haareschneiden | neuter |
Both Haarschnitt and Haareschneiden describe the act of cutting hair, but they are used in different contexts.
What does it mean word for word?
Haarschnitt is a compound of Haar (hair) and Schnitt (cut).
Which one should you use?
Haarschnitt refers to the result or the specific style of the cut, whereas Haareschneiden refers to the process of cutting the hair.
How does it change in a sentence?
Haarschnitt is a masculine noun. Its plural form is Haarschnitte, and it takes the genitive ending -s, appearing as Haarschnitts.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈhaːɐ̯ˌʃnɪt/
Did you know?
- In Germany, the profession of the barber is split between the Friseur and the Barbier, though the latter is now mostly a specialized niche for beard grooming.
- When getting a haircut in Germany, it is customary to tip the Friseur with a small amount of cash, often rounded up to the nearest five euros.
- If you ask for a 'new' Haarschnitt, a German stylist might interpret that as a request for a completely new hairstyle rather than just a trim.
Examples in context
- Tom braucht einen Haarschnitt.Tom needs to get a haircut.The first sentence is useful for stating that Tom needs a Haarschnitt.Tatoeba #3128364 by samueldora, translation #2774056 by sharptoothed
- Wird mal Zeit für einen Haarschnitt!It is time you had a haircut!The second sentence is useful for expressing that it is time for a Haarschnitt.Tatoeba #5656224 by Vortarulo, translation #245133 by CM
- Wann wirst du einen Haarschnitt bekommen?When are you going to get a haircut?The third sentence is useful for asking when someone will get a Haarschnitt.Tatoeba #10033798 by Melang, translation #9188617 by CK
- Ich möchte meine Haare etwas kürzer schneiden lassen. Bitte schneiden Sie nur die Spitzen ab und halten Sie die Länge im Großen und Ganzen gleich.I'd like to get my hair cut a bit shorter. Please just trim the ends and maintain the overall length.
- Ich hätte gerne einen modischen, bobartigen Haarschnitt, der meine Gesichtsform betont.I'd like a fashionable, bob-like haircut that enhances my face shape.
- Entschuldigen Sie, aber ich bin nicht zufrieden mit dem Haarschnitt. Es ist viel kürzer geworden, als ich wollte.Excuse me, but I'm not happy with the haircut. It's become much shorter than I wanted.
- Vielen Dank für den tollen Haarschnitt! Sie haben genau das gemacht, was ich mir vorgestellt habe.Thank you for the great haircut! You did exactly what I had in mind.
- 10 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Lukas and Julia are talking about a new look.
- LukasWie gefällt dir mein neuer Haarschnitt?How do you like my new haircut?
- JuliaDer Haarschnitt steht dir wirklich sehr gut.The haircut really suits you very well.
- LukasDanke, der Friseur war sehr kompetent.Thanks, the hairdresser was very competent.
- JuliaIch glaube, ich brauche auch bald einen Haarschnitt.I think I also need a haircut soon.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “haircut” translations and entries Haarschnitt, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
