NOUN
Horst/hɔʁst/nest (of birds of prey); (geology) horst
Horst is a German noun that means nest (of birds of prey) or (geology) horst. It is pronounced /hɔʁst/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Horste".
Definitions
1.a large nest built by birds of prey or storks, usually high above the ground(ornithology)
a.nest built by eagles, hawks, or storks, often reused each year
Der Adler baute seinen Horst auf einem hohen Baum.—The eagle built its nest on a tall tree.
2.an uplifted block of the earth's crust bordered by faults(geology)
a.raised land between two faults
Das Gebirge entstand als Horst durch tektonische Bewegungen.—The mountain formed as a horst due to tectonic movements.
Declension
Gendermasculine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Horst | die Horste |
| Genitive | des Horsts | der Horste |
| Dative | dem Horst | den Horsten |
| Accusative | den Horst | die Horste |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Horst" mean in English?
- "Horst" means nest (of birds of prey) or (geology) horst. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Horst"?
- "Horst" is pronounced /hɔʁst/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Horst" der, die, or das?
- "Horst" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
- What is the plural of "Horst"?
- The plural of "Horst" is "Horste".
- What part of speech is "Horst"?
- "Horst" is a noun in German.
