German word

Hochhaus

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈhoːxˌhaʊ̯s/

Meaning

  • neuter nounhigh-rise building

Example

In der Stadt gibt es viele Hochhäuser.

There are many high-rise buildings in the city.

Illustration for Hochhaus (high-rise building)

More examples

Wir planen, ein Hochhaus im Stadtzentrum zu bauen.

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

Core concept

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

Common phrases

  • ein Hochhaus bauen

    build a high-rise building

  • in einem Hochhaus wohnen

    live in a high-rise building

  • das Hochhaus sanieren

    renovate the high-rise building

Similar words

Wolkenkratzer: A remarkably tall building with enough floors to tower over the city skyline.
Bürogebäude: A multi-storey business building occupied by companies and offices.
Wohnhochhaus: A high-rise building designed for residential use on many floors.
Gebäude: A constructed building where people live, work, or carry out other activities.

Definition in German

Ein Gebäude mit vielen Stockwerken, das sich in der Höhe von seiner Umgebung abhebt und häufig Wohnungen oder Büros enthält.

Word origin

Hochhaus is a compound of hoch, meaning 'high', and Haus, meaning 'house', so its form literally describes a house that rises high.

Usage tips

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

Other meanings

  • tower blocknoun

Opposites

Related words

  • Hochhausbauhigh-rise constructionnoun
  • Hochhausbewohnerhigh-rise residentnoun
  • Hochhauskomplexhigh-rise complexnoun

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