Also means
tall
Usage Note
hoch loses its 'c' when it takes an ending: ein hohes Haus, not hoches. It compares irregularly (höher, am höchsten), and figuratively means 'high' for prices, ranks, and esteem.
Examples
"Der Berg ist sehr hoch."
Natural Translation
The mountain is very high.
Literal Translation
The mountain is very high.
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