Höhepunkt/ˈhøːəˌpʊŋkt/high point; climax; peak
Höhepunkt is a German noun that means high point, climax, or peak. It is pronounced /ˈhøːəˌpʊŋkt/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Höhepunkte".
Definitions
1.the most important, exciting, or intense moment(event, development)
a.high point or climax of an event or process
Der Höhepunkt des Konzerts war das letzte Lied.—The highlight of the concert was the last song.
2.the pinnacle or zenith of something, e.g., a career(career, life)
a.peak or highest achievement in a period of life or career
Mit diesem Erfolg erreichte sie den Höhepunkt ihrer Karriere.—With this success, she reached the peak of her career.
3.the point of greatest intensity, power, or concentration(physical, technical)
a.moment of maximum strength, usually in technical or natural processes
Der Fluss erreichte seinen Höhepunkt während des Frühlingshochwassers.—The river reached its high point during the spring flood.
Declension
Gendermasculine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Höhepunkt | die Höhepunkte |
| Genitive | des Höhepunktes | der Höhepunkte |
| Dative | dem Höhepunkt | den Höhepunkten |
| Accusative | den Höhepunkt | die Höhepunkte |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Höhepunkt" mean in English?
- "Höhepunkt" means high point, climax, or peak. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Höhepunkt"?
- "Höhepunkt" is pronounced /ˈhøːəˌpʊŋkt/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Höhepunkt" der, die, or das?
- "Höhepunkt" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
- What is the plural of "Höhepunkt"?
- The plural of "Höhepunkt" is "Höhepunkte".
- What part of speech is "Höhepunkt"?
- "Höhepunkt" is a noun in German.
