This is the 3388th most frequent German word.
horst
"Horst" in German refers to a "nest," often of birds, or a raised block of land in geology.
In this sentence, 'Horst' describes a raised geological structure, showing its scientific usage.
Der geologische Horst steht prominent in der Landschaft.
The geological horst stands prominently in the landscape.
Here, 'Horst' is used as a proper noun, referring to a person's name.
Horst ist ein häufiger deutscher Männername.
Horst is a common German male name.
In this sentence, 'Horst' refers to a bird's nest, used in its biological meaning.