No. 8,347 in German
kai
The German word "Kai" means "quay" or "wharf" in English, referring to a dock or platform alongside water for loading and unloading ships.
In a sentence
Der alte Kai wurde renoviert.
The old quay was renovated.
Here, 'Kai' refers to a specific location or structure near a body of water where ships dock.
Kai kommt aus München und mag Fußball.
Kai comes from Munich and likes football.
In this sentence, 'Kai' is used as a proper noun, a male's first name.
Wir schlenderten gemütlich am Kai entlang.
We strolled leisurely along the quay.
Again, 'Kai' refers to a quay or dock in the context of a leisurely walk.
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