Hoch

Q: Is it der, die, or das Hoch?

It is das Hoch. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Hoch is neuter. You should always learn the article together with the noun to ensure your German grammar is correct.

Q: What is the plural of das Hoch?

The plural form of das Hoch is die Hochs. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”

Q: What does das Hoch mean in English?

The German word das Hoch translates to “high pressure” in English.

Q: How do you decline das Hoch?

Like all German nouns, Hoch changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are: Nominativ: das Hoch Akkusativ: das Hoch These changes are necessary because German uses cases to indicate the noun’s role in a sentence (such as the subject or object). Knowing these forms allows you to build grammatically correct sentences.

high pressure

Plural: die Hochs

Strong

Why does the noun Hoch have the article das?

This noun follows no general suffix rule — its gender is part of the core vocabulary you simply learn alongside the word.

Declension table for German noun Hoch

How it changes across the four cases.

Case	Definite	Indefinite	Negative
Nominativ	das Hoch	ein Hoch	kein Hoch
Akkusativ	das Hoch	ein Hoch	kein Hoch
Nominativ	die Hochs	Hochs	keine Hochs
Akkusativ	der Hochs	Hochs	keiner Hochs

Examples in context

Real sentences using Hoch in different cases.

Case	Definite	Indefinite	Negative
Nominativ	Das stabile Hoch bleibt lange.The stable high remains for a long time.	Ein neues Hoch bringt Sonne.A new high brings sun.	Kein schwaches Hoch ist in Sicht.No weak high is in sight.
Akkusativ	Wir erwarten das sonnige Hoch.We expect the sunny high.	Man sieht ein großes Hoch.One sees a big high.	Ich mag kein schwaches Hoch nicht.I don't like a weak high.
Nominativ	Die stabilen Hochs sind selten.The stable highs are rare.	Große Hochs bringen gutes Wetter.Big highs bring good weather.	Keine schwachen Hochs sind zu sehen.No weak highs are to be seen.
Akkusativ	Die Vorhersage der sonnigen Hochs ist klar.The forecast of the sunny highs is clear.	Die Entstehung große Hochs ist komplex.The formation of big highs is complex.	Die Wirkung keiner starken Hochs ist gering.The effect of no strong highs is low.

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Frequently asked questions

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Is it der, die, or das Hoch?

It is das Hoch. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Hoch is neuter. You should always learn the article together with the noun to ensure your German grammar is correct.

What is the plural of das Hoch?

The plural form of das Hoch is die Hochs. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”

What does das Hoch mean in English?

The German word das Hoch translates to “high pressure” in English.

How do you decline das Hoch?

Like all German nouns, Hoch changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:

Nominativ: das Hoch
Akkusativ: das Hoch

These changes are necessary because German uses cases to indicate the noun’s role in a sentence (such as the subject or object). Knowing these forms allows you to build grammatically correct sentences.