English–German

“cave” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈhøːlə/

Example

In der Höhle ist es kühl.

It's cool inside the cave.

Illustration for Höhle (cave)

How to say “cave” in German

“Cave” in German is Höhle.

A dark hollow space that forms a sheltered interior beneath the ground or inside rock.

Full entry for Höhle: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Höhle

Der Forscher wollte die Höhle erkunden.

The researcher wanted to explore the cave.

Tips for using Höhle

  • The location phrase in der Höhle uses dative because in describes a fixed position rather than movement into the cave.

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