hohen
Translation
high, tall
Examples
Ich sehe den hohen Turm.
I see the high tower.
Der hohe Baum wirft einen Schatten.
The tall tree casts a shadow.
Grammar Patterns
((Adjective)) + Noun modifies a noun Er bestieg den hohen Berg.
Similar Words
Synonyms: groß (tall); Antonyms: niedrig (low), klein (small)
Etymology
Derived from Old High German 'hōh'. The '-en' suffix is the most frequent adjective ending in German, covering numerous grammatical cases.
Memory Tips
Think of '-en' as the 'go-to' ending for German adjectives when you're unsure. It's used in the most contexts, like after 'de**n**'.