das Hochhaus
Translation
high-rise building, skyscraper, tower block
Examples
Das neue Hochhaus hat 50 Stockwerke.
The new high-rise building has 50 floors.
Wir wohnen in einem Hochhaus am Stadtrand.
We live in a high-rise building on the outskirts of the city.
Grammar Patterns
in ((sth.dat)) live to live in (sth.) We live in a modern high-rise building.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Wolkenkratzer (skyscraper); Antonyms: Bungalow
Etymology
From 'hoch' (high) and 'Haus' (house). Literally a 'high house'.
Memory Tips
Imagine a house that is so 'hoch' (high) it becomes a skyscraper.