Hoch Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Hoch" is mainly used as adjective meaning "high", "tall" or "up high". It is also used as adverb.

Essential properties of "hoch"

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Meanings of "hoch" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Having great height, taller than normal"

"Hoch", when used with this meaning, acts as adjective.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Das Gebäude ist sehr hoch.The building is very high/tall.
  2. Die hohen Bäume bieten viel Schatten.The tall trees offer a lot of shade.
  3. Er wohnt im hohen Stockwerk.He lives on a high floor.

2.) "In an elevated position"

"Hoch", when used with this meaning, acts as adverb.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der Ball fliegt hoch in die Luft.The ball flies high into the air.
  2. Das Flugzeug fliegt sehr hoch.The airplane flies very high.
  3. Der Bergsteiger klettert hoch.The mountaineer climbs high/up.

3.) "High level or degree (abstract/figurative)"

"Hoch", when used with this meaning, acts as adjective.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er hat eine hohe Stellung in der Firma.He has a high position in the company.
  2. Das ist eine hohe Kunst.That is high art.
  3. Der Preis ist ziemlich hoch.The price is quite high.

4.) "Elevated temperature or pressure"

"Hoch", when used with this meaning, acts as adjective.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Die Temperaturen sind heute sehr hoch.Temperatures are very high today.
  2. Der Druck im Kessel ist hoch.The pressure in the boiler is high.
  3. Das Fieber ist hoch.The fever is high.
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