hochgiftig
Translation
highly toxic, highly poisonous, venomous
Examples
Diese Schlange ist hochgiftig.
This snake is highly venomous.
Einige Pilze sind hochgiftig.
Some mushrooms are highly poisonous.
Grammar Patterns
as a predicate: ((sth.)) is highly toxic ... is highly toxic This substance is highly toxic.
Similar Words
Synonyms: sehr giftig, tödlich; Antonyms: ungiftig, harmlos
Etymology
From 'hoch' (high) + 'giftig' (poisonous). Literally 'highly poisonous'.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'high' level of poison. The prefix 'hoch-' intensifies the adjective, like 'highly' in English.