Hohes

Hohes is the neuter singular form of the German adjective hoch when used attributively before a neuter noun in the nominative or accusative case, and also appears in strong declension before neuter nouns without a definite article. It functions as a descriptive word rather than a standalone concept.

Declension and usage in brief:

- With no definite article (strong declension): hohes Haus, hohes Maß, hohes Alter in the nominative/accusative. In the genitive and dative, the endings change (hohen Haus, hohem Alter).

- With a definite article or possessive determiner (weak declension): the ending changes to das hohe Haus, eines hohen Hauses, dem hohen Haus, etc., where the adjective receives the -en or -e forms depending on case and number.

- Plural forms use high endings accordingly: hohe Häuser (nominative/accusative plural).

Common meanings and contexts:

- Descriptive attribute: “ein hohes Gebäude” (a tall/high building) or “ein hohes Maß an Risiko” (a high degree of risk).

- Fixed phrases: “in hohem Alter” (at an old age) illustrates usage in set expressions.

- Not a standalone noun; it is an inflected adjective form and depends on a following neuter noun.

Etymology:

hoch originates from Old High German and Proto-Germanic roots meaning “high” or “elevated.” The form hohes reflects regular German adjective inflection for neuter nouns in the nominative/accusative singular, with other cases showing the corresponding endings.

See also:

hoch, German declension patterns, attributive adjectives in German.