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How do you say "tall" in German?
hoch
In German, "tall" is hoch.
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Pronunciation
Say 'HOHKH' with a guttural 'kh' sound at the end. One syllable.
Grammar notes
Hoch is an adjective meaning high or tall. Comparative: höher, superlative: am höchsten (note the umlaut).
Example sentence
Das Gebäude ist hoch.
The building is tall.
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How to remember hoch
Hoch sounds like something reaching high up. Tall people reach hoch toward the sky.
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Questions about hoch
How do you say "tall" in German?
In German, "tall" is hoch. It is a noun.
How is hoch written in German?
hoch is written using the standard German script.
How is hoch used in a sentence?
Use hoch as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Das Gebäude ist hoch. (The building is tall.).
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