Hoch
Example: Der Berg ist sehr hoch und schwer zu besteigen.
Definition
"Hoch" is a German adverb and adjective meaning 'high' or 'tall,' used to describe something that is elevated, lofty, or of great height, as in the phrase 'Der Berg ist sehr hoch,' meaning the mountain is very high.
Etymology
The word "hoch" originates from Old High German 'hoh,' which is related to the English word 'high.' Did you know that its roots trace back to the Proto-Germanic '*hauhaz,' emphasizing height and elevation? This connection highlights the shared linguistic history between German and English.
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"Hoch" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (A1) - set 2", containing 103 commonly used words.
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