NOUN
Hochspannung/ˈhoːxˌʃpanʊŋ/high voltage; great suspense
Hochspannung is a German noun that means high voltage or great suspense. It is pronounced /ˈhoːxˌʃpanʊŋ/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Hochspannungen".
Definitions
1.voltage at a very high level, typically used in power transmission(technology, electricity)
a.electrical voltage significantly higher than standard household levels (e.g., for power lines)
Achtung! Hochspannung – Lebensgefahr!—Caution! High voltage – danger to life!
2.a state of great excitement, suspense, or tension(figurative, colloquial)
a.intense suspense or excitement in a situation or event
Der Krimi war von Anfang bis Ende reine Hochspannung.—The crime novel was pure suspense from start to finish.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Hochspannung | die Hochspannungen |
| Genitive | der Hochspannung | der Hochspannungen |
| Dative | der Hochspannung | den Hochspannungen |
| Accusative | die Hochspannung | die Hochspannungen |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Hochspannung" mean in English?
- "Hochspannung" means high voltage or great suspense. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Hochspannung"?
- "Hochspannung" is pronounced /ˈhoːxˌʃpanʊŋ/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Hochspannung" der, die, or das?
- "Hochspannung" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What is the plural of "Hochspannung"?
- The plural of "Hochspannung" is "Hochspannungen".
- What part of speech is "Hochspannung"?
- "Hochspannung" is a noun in German.
