No. 7,905 in German
high
The German word "high" is not native; it is borrowed from English and means "intoxicated" or "euphoric" in contexts like drug use.
In a sentence
Das Flugzeug fliegt hoch am Himmel.
The airplane flies high in the sky.
Here, 'hoch' is used as an adverb to describe the altitude at which the airplane is flying, reflecting a height in physical space.
Die Preise für Strom sind dieses Jahr hoch.
The prices for electricity are high this year.
In this sentence, 'hoch' is used as an adjective to describe the elevated level or value of electricity prices.
Die hohe Mauer umgab den Garten.
The high wall surrounded the garden.
Here, 'hohe' is an adjective in the nominative singular feminine form, describing the wall as having significant height.
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