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How do you say "cave" in German?
die Höhle
In German, "cave" is die Höhle.
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Pronunciation
Pronounced 'HUR-leh', stress on the first syllable, with the umlaut 'ö' giving a rounded 'ur' vowel.
Grammar notes
die Höhle is feminine. Plural: die Höhlen.
Example sentence
Sie erkundeten eine dunkle, hallende Höhle.
They explored a dark, echoing cave.
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How to remember die Höhle
Think of an owl going 'hoo-leh' as its call echoes inside a cave to link the sound with the meaning.
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Questions about die Höhle
How do you say "cave" in German?
In German, "cave" is die Höhle. It is a noun.
Is die Höhle masculine, feminine, or neuter?
die Höhle is feminine. Plural: die Höhlen.
How is die Höhle used in a sentence?
Use die Höhle as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Sie erkundeten eine dunkle, hallende Höhle. (They explored a dark, echoing cave.).
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