höheren
Translation
higher
Examples
Er möchte einen höheren Posten.
He wants a higher position.
Grammar Patterns
Adjective (Accusative, Masculine, Singular) + Noun He wants a higher position.
Similar Words
Synonyms: more elevated; Antonyms: lower (niedrigeren), deeper (tieferen)
Etymology
An inflected form of 'höher', the comparative of 'hoch' (high). The umlaut (ö) is a typical feature of German comparatives.
Memory Tips
The '-en' ending is a very common adjective ending in German, used in many different cases, especially after a definite article.