headband
der Haarreif, die Haarreife
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headband
A curved band, usually made of plastic or metal, worn on the head to hold the hair back or as a decoration.
Mit einem Haarreif hält sie sich die Haare aus dem Gesicht.
She uses a headband to keep her hair out of her face.
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Haarreife |
| genitive | des Haarreifes |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Haarreif | die Haarreife |
| accusative | den Haarreif | die Haarreife |
| dative | dem Haarreif | den Haarreifen |
| genitive | des Haarreifes des Haarreifs | der Haarreife |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Haarreif' is made up of 'Haar' (hair) and 'Reif' (band). The compound therefore describes a band worn in the hair.
Der Haarreif passt gut zu ihrem neuen Kleid.
The headband goes well with her new dress.
'Haarreif' is especially often used with the verbs 'tragen' (to wear), 'aufsetzen' (to put on), and 'abnehmen' (to take off). 'Einen Haarreif im Haar' (a headband in one's hair) is also a typical collocation.
Vor dem Spiegel setzte sie einen Haarreif auf.
She put on a headband in front of the mirror.
For a movement toward the head, use 'einen Haarreif aufsetzen' (to put on a headband); when it is already being worn, 'einen Haarreif tragen' (to wear a headband) or 'einen Haarreif im Haar haben' (to have a headband in one's hair) is often used.
Beim Sport trug er einen schmalen Haarreif im Haar.
He wore a narrow headband in his hair while exercising.
