höherer
Translation
higher
Examples
Ein höherer Turm bietet eine bessere Aussicht.
A higher tower offers a better view.
Grammar Patterns
Adjective (Nominative, Masculine, Singular) + Noun A higher tower offers a better view.
Similar Words
Synonyms: more elevated; Antonyms: lower (niedrigerer), deeper (tieferer)
Etymology
An inflected form of 'höher', the comparative of 'hoch' (high). The umlaut (ö) is a typical feature of German comparatives.
Memory Tips
The '-er' ending often signals the nominative masculine singular, especially after 'ein'. Think 'ein höherer Berg' (a higher mountain).