Jacht
/jaxt/feminine
The English word yacht is translated into German as Jacht. It is also spelled Yacht.
Meaning: any private noncommercial vessel (noun)
Ways to say it
| German | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Jacht | /jaxt/ | feminine |
| Yacht | /jaxt/ | feminine, alternative form |
The term refers to any private, noncommercial vessel. In formal contexts, you may see more specific terms used to describe the type of vessel: Segelyacht for a sailing yacht, Motorjacht to emphasize that it is motor-powered or Luxusyacht to describe a luxurious yacht.
Which one should you use?
Both Yacht and Jacht are correct ways to spell the word. Yacht is the more common and modern spelling, while Jacht is an older and more traditional variant.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of Jacht is Jachten.
How do you pronounce it?
/jaxt/
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Examples in context
- Tom hat eine Jacht.Tom has a yacht.This sentence shows possession using Jacht.Tatoeba #11951738 by Naina, translation #11950432 by CK
- Ich will eine Jacht mieten.I want to rent a yacht.This sentence shows how to express a desire to rent a Jacht.Tatoeba #12190483 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #11895793 by ddnktr
- Diese Jacht ist sehr teuer.This yacht is very expensive.This sentence describes a Jacht as being expensive.Tatoeba #13024423 by Vortarulo, translation #1964339 by CM
- Die Luxusyacht ist ein beeindruckendes Wunderwerk der Technik.The luxury yacht is an impressive marvel of technology.
- 25 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Julian and Laura are walking along a marina.
- JulianSchau mal, diese Jacht ist wunderschön!Look, this yacht is beautiful!
- LauraJa, Julian, sie sieht wirklich toll aus.Yes, Julian, it looks really great.
- JulianGlaubst du, sie gehört einem Millionär?Do you think it belongs to a millionaire?
- LauraDas ist sehr wahrscheinlich.That is very likely.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “yacht” translations and entries Jacht, Yacht, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Jacht, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
