ADVERB
höchst/høːçst/most; extremely; highly
höchst is a German adverb that means most, extremely, or highly. It is pronounced /høːçst/.
Definitions
1.to the highest degree; extremely(intensifier)
a.used to emphasize a high degree of something
Das ist höchst interessant.—That is extremely interesting.
b.very strongly, greatly (formal or elevated style)
Diese Angelegenheit ist höchst wichtig.—This matter is of the utmost importance.
2.in the highest way or at the highest point(superlative of 'hoch', literary or formal)
a.at the very top, in a superlative sense
Er genießt höchstes Ansehen in seiner Branche.—He enjoys the highest respect in his field.
Frequently asked questions
- What does "höchst" mean in English?
- "höchst" means most, extremely, or highly. It is a German adverb.
- How do you pronounce "höchst"?
- "höchst" is pronounced /høːçst/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What part of speech is "höchst"?
- "höchst" is a adverb in German.
