This is the 1409th most frequent German word.
hut
"Hut" in German means "hat" in English.
In this sentence, 'Hut' refers to a literal hat worn as part of clothing.
Er trägt einen Hut, um sich vor der Sonne zu schützen.
He wears a hat to protect himself from the sun.
Here, 'Hut' is used figuratively in the phrase 'auf der Hut sein,' which means to be vigilant or cautious.
Sei immer auf der Hut vor Betrügern.
Always be on the lookout for fraudsters.
Although 'Hütte' is referred directly here, it's worth noting in comparison with 'Hut,' 'Hütte' is semantically related, meaning 'shed' or 'cabin,' highlighting diverse linguistic derivatives.