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

SingularPlural
Nominativedie Höhledie Höhlen
Genitiveder Höhleder Höhlen
Dativeder Höhleden Höhlen
Accusativedie Höhledie 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.

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