højeste

Højeste is the superlative form of the Danish adjective høj, meaning high or tall. It denotes the utmost degree of height, size, rank, or intensity, and is used to describe the single maximum item in a given context. The superlative is formed by adding the suffix -este to the stem høj and agrees with the noun in gender and number when used attributively, often appearing with a definite determiner: den højeste bygning, det højeste bjerg, det højeste niveau.

In Danish usage, højeste also appears in fixed expressions and in phrases describing levels or importance, such as højeste prioritet or på det højeste niveau. It functions in a similar way to other languages’ superlatives, indicating the peak among a group or category.

Examples include: Det højeste bjerg i Danmark er Møllehøj. Hun opnåede det højeste resultat i konkurrencen. These illustrate the sense of “the highest” in both physical height and performance contexts.

Etymology and related forms: Højeste derives from the Danish stem høj, with the standard Danish superlative suffix -este. Related forms include høj, højere (comparative), and højst (shortened or alternative superlative form in some contexts). Cross-language parallels exist in Norwegian (høyeste) and Swedish (högsta), reflecting shared Germanic roots.

See also: høj, højere, højst.