No. 406 in German
hoch
"High" or "tall."
In a sentence
Der Berg ist sehr hoch.
The mountain is very high.
Here, 'hoch' describes a physical characteristic, specifically the height of a mountain.
Die Preise sind in letzter Zeit ziemlich hoch geworden.
Prices have become quite high recently.
In this context, 'hoch' metaphorically describes the level or extent, here related to prices.
Er hebt den Arm hoch, um zu winken.
He raises his arm up to wave.
Here, 'hoch' describes the direction or motion of raising the arm upward.
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