Translation of German word "hoch" to English
hoch
/hoːx/
Meaning
AdjectiveAdjective meaning 'high / tall / elevated'.
How to use
hoch ('high / tall') is an adjective. Note the irregular forms: when declined before a noun, it loses the 'c' (ein hoher Berg). Its comparative is höher (gets umlaut, loses 'c'), and the superlative is am höchsten ('highest').
🇬🇧 English
high / tall
Example
Die Berge sind hoch.
The mountains are high.
Die Berge sind sehr hoch und bieten wunderbare Aussichten.
The mountains are very high and offer wonderful views.
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- hohe Temperatur— high temperature
- Hochhaus— high-rise building / skyscraper
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The German word "hoch" is defined as: "Adjective meaning 'high / tall / elevated'."
What does the German word "hoch" mean?▼
The German word "hoch" means "high / tall" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Die Berge sind hoch." (which translates as "The mountains are high.").
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