hoch/hoːx/high; tall; elevated
hoch is a German adjective that means high, tall, or elevated. It is pronounced /hoːx/. Its comparative and superlative forms are "höher" and "höchsten".
Definitions
1.having great vertical extent or situated far above the ground(height/elevation)
a.referring to buildings, mountains, or similar objects
Das Gebäude ist sehr hoch.—The building is very tall.
2.describing a large degree or value (of temperature, price, amount, etc.)(level/amount)
a.used for temperatures
Heute ist die Temperatur ungewöhnlich hoch.—Today the temperature is unusually high.
b.used for prices or numbers
Die Miete ist hier sehr hoch.—The rent is very high here.
3.describing esteemed, advanced, or important status(quality/status)
a.referring to levels of prestige, quality, etc.
Er hat eine hohe Position in der Firma.—He has a high position in the company.
Adjective Forms
| Positive | hoch |
|---|---|
| Comparative | höher |
| Superlative | höchsten |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "hoch" mean in English?
- "hoch" means high, tall, or elevated. It is a German adjective.
- How do you pronounce "hoch"?
- "hoch" is pronounced /hoːx/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What are the comparative and superlative of "hoch"?
- The comparative of "hoch" is "höher" and the superlative is "höchsten".
- What part of speech is "hoch"?
- "hoch" is a adjective in German.
