English–German

“high-rise building” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈhoːxˌhaʊ̯s/

Example

In der Stadt gibt es viele Hochhäuser.

There are many high-rise buildings in the city.

Illustration for Hochhaus (high-rise building)

How to say “high-rise building” in German

“High-rise building” in German is Hochhaus.

A tall urban building with many stacked floors rising clearly above the surrounding buildings.

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

Example sentences with Hochhaus

Wir planen, ein Hochhaus im Stadtzentrum zu bauen.

We are planning to build a high-rise building in the city center.

Tips for using Hochhaus

  • Hochhaus is neuter, so the definite article is das; its plural is Hochhäuser with an umlaut.

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