Hochdeutsch Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Hochdeutsch" is mainly used as noun meaning "Standard German", "High German" or "Standard German (adj.)". It is also used as adjective.

Essential properties of "Hochdeutsch"

Its most important properties are:

Properties as Noun

Gender: neutral
Singular: das Hochdeutsch
Plural: die Hochdeutsche

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

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Standard German language"

"Hochdeutsch", when used with this meaning, acts as noun.

Definition: "Standard form of German used in formal and written contexts."
Translation(s): Standard German, High German
Synonym(s): Standarddeutsch
Antonym(s): Dialekt
Related word(s): Schriftdeutsch, Umgangssprache

📝 Some usage examples:

In der Schule lernen wir Hochdeutsch.At school, we learn Standard German.
Viele Bücher sind in Hochdeutsch geschrieben.Many books are written in Standard German.
Im Fernsehen wird oft Hochdeutsch gesprochen.Standard German is often spoken on television.

2.) "Pertaining to Standard German"

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

Definition: "Related to Standard German, especially in pronunciation or usage."
Translation(s): Standard German (adj.), High German (adj.), standard (adj.)
Synonym(s): standardsprachlich
Antonym(s): dialektal
Related word(s): hochsprachlich

📝 Some usage examples:

Seine Aussprache ist sehr hochdeutsch.His pronunciation is very Standard German.
Sie spricht ein hochdeutsches Deutsch.She speaks a Standard German.
Der Vortrag war in hochdeutscher Sprache.The lecture was in Standard German.

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