NOUN

Höhe/ˈhøːə/height; altitude; amount

Höhe is a German noun that means height, altitude, or amount. It is pronounced /ˈhøːə/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Höhen".

Definitions

1.the measurement of how tall or high something is(physical dimension)

a.vertical extent of an object or space

Der Turm hat eine Höhe von 50 Metern.The tower has a height of 50 meters.

2.distance above sea level; elevation(geography; altitude)

a.altitude of a location

Die Stadt liegt auf einer Höhe von 800 Metern.The city is at an altitude of 800 meters.

3.level or amount, especially of money or value(amount; level)

a.extent or size of a sum

Die Höhe der Miete beträgt 750 Euro.The amount of the rent is 750 euros.

Declension

Genderfeminine

SingularPlural
Nominativedie Höhedie Höhen
Genitiveder Höheder Höhen
Dativeder Höheden Höhen
Accusativedie Höhedie Höhen

Frequently asked questions

What does "Höhe" mean in English?
"Höhe" means height, altitude, or amount. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Höhe"?
"Höhe" is pronounced /ˈhøːə/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Höhe" der, die, or das?
"Höhe" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
What is the plural of "Höhe"?
The plural of "Höhe" is "Höhen".
What part of speech is "Höhe"?
"Höhe" is a noun in German.

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