German word

Millionenhöhe

Pronunciation

IPA/mɪˈli̯oːnənˌhøːə/

Meaning

  • feminine nounthe millions

Example

Die Kosten liegen in Millionenhöhe.

The costs run into the millions.

Illustration for Millionenhöhe (the millions)

More examples

Die Spendenaktion erbrachte Beiträge in Millionenhöhe.

The fundraising campaign brought in donations in the millions.

Core concept

A broad band on a money scale above one million rather than a single labeled price.

Common phrases

  • Spenden in Millionenhöhe

    donations in the millions

  • Verpflichtungen in Millionenhöhe

    obligations in the millions

  • Schäden in Millionenhöhe

    damages in the millions

Similar words

Millionensumme: A total of several million.
Millionenbetrag: An amount shown in millions.
Millionenkosten: Expenses running into the millions.
Millionenwert: A value in the millions.

Definition in German

Bezeichnung für eine ungefähre Geldsumme im Bereich mehrerer Millionen.

Word origin

"Millionenhöhe" is formed from "Millionen", the plural of "Million", and "Höhe", which denotes height, level, or magnitude.

Usage tips

  • "Millionenhöhe" is common in formal and journalistic financial wording, whereas casual speech often uses "ein paar Millionen" or "einige Millionen".

Opposites

  • Kleinsummesmall sumnoun

Related words

  • millionenschwerworth millionsadjective
  • Millionenverlustloss of millionsnoun

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