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

SingularPlural
Nominativeder Horstdie Horste
Genitivedes Horstsder Horste
Dativedem Horstden Horsten
Accusativeden Horstdie 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.

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