higher

ˈhaɪər
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Translation of higher into German,

Adjective

1.

elevation

more elevated in position
  • The higher shelf was out of reach..Das höhere Regal war außer Reichweite
2.

comparison

greater in degree or quality
  • She aimed for higher standards in her work..Sie strebte nach höheren Standards in ihrer Arbeit
3.

college study

postsecondary, more advanced than high school in level or credential
  • She plans to pursue higher qualifications after finishing high school.Sie plant, nach dem Schulabschluss höhere Qualifikationen zu erwerben.

Noun

education

TECH.UK
Scottish school exam for university entry
TECH.UK
Higher-Prüfung
  • She passed her higher in mathematics.Sie bestand ihre Higher-Prüfung in Mathematik.
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Expressions with higher: examples in English and translations in German

höheres Wesen
Many people pray to a higher being for guidance.
höhere Macht
In recovery programs, participants are often encouraged to surrender to a higher power..
höhere Bildung
Hochschulbildung
She pursued higher learning at a top university.
höheres Selbst
Strive to become your higher self every day.
völlig high
zugedröhnt
After the party, he was higher than a kite.
einen Gang höher schalten
einen Zahn zulegen
The team needs to shift into higher gear to win.

Synonyms and analogies of higher in English

Examples of higher in a sentence

  • Birds nested on the higher branches of the tree.
  • He pursued higher education.
  • The mountain's higher peak was challenging.
  • Many students apply for scholarships to continue in higher education.
  • He transferred to a college offering higher vocational courses in engineering.
  • He needed a higher in chemistry to apply.
high
haɪ
Adjective
1.

tall

of great vertical extent
  • The mountain is very high..Der Berg ist sehr hoch
2.

large quantity

greater than normal in degree or amount
  • The high prices made it hard to buy.Die hohen Preise machten es schwer zu kaufen.
Adverb
1.

altitude

at or to a great height
hoch in großer Höhe
  • The bird flew high above the trees..Der Vogel flog hoch über die Bäume
2.

high pitch

at a pitch of great frequency
  • The singer hit the high notes perfectly.Der Sänger traf die hohen Töne perfekt.
3.

amount

at a great value or degree
  • The stock prices soared high today.Die Aktienkurse stiegen heute hoch.
Noun
1.

success

point of success or achievement
  • Winning the championship was the high of his career.Der Gewinn der Meisterschaft war der Höhepunkt seiner Karriere.
2.

emotion

period of euphoria from excitement or drugs
  • She felt a high after the thrilling ride.Rausch überkam sie nach der aufregenden Fahrt.

Expressions with high: examples in English and translations in German

hoch an der Wand
weit oben
The picture hangs high on the wall.
überglücklich sein
auf Wolke sieben schweben
After winning the match, she was flying high.
höchster Gang
When the road cleared, he shifted into high gear.
erhöhtes Gelände
Hochland
The castle was built on high ground.
um Punkt zwölf
zur Mittagszeit
The duel was set to begin at high noon.
große Hoffnungen haben
Hoffnungen setzen auf
We have high hopes for the new project.

Translations of "higher" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Adjective
erhöhtadj.

With every risk they took, the stakes kept getting higher.

Mit jedem Risiko, das sie eingingen, erhöhte sich der Einsatz.

bessereadj.

She lucked out with her grades this semester, achieving higher marks than expected.

Sie hatte dieses Semester Glück mit ihren Noten und erzielte bessere Ergebnisse als erwartet.

obenadj./adv.

By adjusting the design, they could shift the natural frequency higher.

Durch Anpassung des Designs konnten sie die Eigenfrequenz nach oben verschieben.

stärkereadj.

Rye breads have weaker gluten and higher enzyme activity than wheat breads.

Roggenbrote haben eine schwächere Gluten- aber stärkere Enzymaktivität als Weizenbrote.

hoch

Investing in brick and mortar locations can sometimes yield a higher return.

Die Investition in tatsächliche Standorte kann manchmal eine höhere Rendite bringen.

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Other translations for higher:

  • weiter obenadj.
  • höherwertigadj.
  • übergeordnetadj.

higher: Examples and translations in context

A higher ground clearance increases the risk of rollover in sharp turns.

Eine höhere Bodenfreiheit erhöht das Risiko eines Überschlags bei scharfen Kurven.

The casino increased the stakes, introducing a new table with dramatically higher limits.

Das Casino erhöhte den Einsatz und eröffnete einen neuen Tisch mit deutlich höheren Limits.

The ramped demand for fresh vegetables resulted in higher prices at the market.

Die erhöhte Nachfrage nach frischem Gemüse führte zu höheren Preisen auf dem Markt.

A higher premium often increases the limit of liability offered by insurers.

Eine höhere Prämie erhöht oft die von Versicherern angebotene Haftungsgrenze.

The bakery is upping its prices due to higher ingredient costs this month.

Die Bäckerei erhöht diesen Monat ihre Preise aufgrund gestiegener Zutatenkosten.

Offering a money-back guarantee increased the stakes, promising higher rewards for customers.

Eine Geld-zurück-Garantie erhöhte den Einsatz und versprach den Kunden größere Vorteile.

Prolonged exposure to higher temperatures increases oxidation and reduces shelf life.

Längere Exposition bei höheren Temperaturen erhöht Oxidation und verringert die Haltbarkeit.

Of course, this means slightly higher prices for customers abroad.

Natürlich bedeutet dies für Kunden im Ausland leicht erhöhte Preise.

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higher educationhigher powerhigher up
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