Hochschule/ˈhoːxˌʃuːlə/university; college; institution of higher education
Hochschule is a German noun that means university, college, or institution of higher education. It is pronounced /ˈhoːxˌʃuːlə/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Hochschulen".
Definitions
1.institution for higher education, usually non-university but often including universities(education)
a.university or general higher education institution (in general or official use)
Die Technische Hochschule bietet viele Ingenieurstudiengänge an.—The technical university offers many engineering programs.
b.(often contrasted with 'Universität') institution specializing in practical or applied sciences
Nach dem Abitur möchte sie an einer Hochschule Betriebswirtschaft studieren.—After finishing secondary school, she wants to study business administration at a university of applied sciences.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Hochschule | die Hochschulen |
| Genitive | der Hochschule | der Hochschulen |
| Dative | der Hochschule | den Hochschulen |
| Accusative | die Hochschule | die Hochschulen |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Hochschule" mean in English?
- "Hochschule" means university, college, or institution of higher education. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Hochschule"?
- "Hochschule" is pronounced /ˈhoːxˌʃuːlə/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Hochschule" der, die, or das?
- "Hochschule" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What is the plural of "Hochschule"?
- The plural of "Hochschule" is "Hochschulen".
- What part of speech is "Hochschule"?
- "Hochschule" is a noun in German.
