NOUN
Höhle/ˈhøːlə/cave; cavern; den
Höhle is a German noun that means cave, cavern, or den. It is pronounced /ˈhøːlə/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Höhlen".
Definitions
1.a natural underground space or chamber in a mountain or earth(geography; place)
a.large natural hollow in the ground or mountain
Die Kinder erkundeten die dunkle Höhle im Wald.—The children explored the dark cave in the forest.
2.a natural shelter, typically for animals(animal habitat)
a.den or lair of an animal
Der Fuchs versteckt sich in seiner Höhle.—The fox hides in its den.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Höhle | die Höhlen |
| Genitive | der Höhle | der Höhlen |
| Dative | der Höhle | den Höhlen |
| Accusative | die Höhle | die Höhlen |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Höhle" mean in English?
- "Höhle" means cave, cavern, or den. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Höhle"?
- "Höhle" is pronounced /ˈhøːlə/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Höhle" der, die, or das?
- "Höhle" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What is the plural of "Höhle"?
- The plural of "Höhle" is "Höhlen".
- What part of speech is "Höhle"?
- "Höhle" is a noun in German.
