English–German

“tall” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/hoːx/

Example

Ein hohes Haus steht dort.

There is a tall house over there.

Illustration for hoch (tall)

How to say “tall” in German

“Tall” in German is hoch.

A point or measure stands above a reference level, whether in space, cost, or intensity.

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

Example sentences with hoch

Die Miete ist hoch.

The rent is high.

Tips for using hoch

  • Before a noun, hoch takes adjective endings that vary with gender, number, and case, while its adverbial form stays unchanged.

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