hoher
Translation
high, tall
Examples
Ein hoher Berg steht vor uns.
A high mountain stands before us.
Das ist ein sehr hoher Turm.
That is a very tall tower.
Grammar Patterns
((masculine, nominative, singular adjective)) ((noun)) high/tall... Ein hoher Baum steht im Garten.
Similar Words
Synonyms: groß (tall), ragend (towering); Antonyms: niedrig (low), tief (deep).
Etymology
Inflected form of 'hoch' (high). From Old High German 'hōh', cognate with English 'high'.
Memory Tips
The '-er' ending signals masculine nominative singular in strong declension, e.g., after 'ein' or with no article: 'a tall tower' (ein hoher Turm).