highest

ˈhaɪɪst
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Translation of highest into German

Adjective

1.

measurement

greatest in degree or amount
  • He scored the highest marks in the class.Er erzielte die höchsten Noten in der Klasse.
2.

hierarchy

most elevated in position or rank
  • She reached the highest point of the mountain.Sie erreichte den höchsten Punkt des Berges.
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Expressions with highest: examples in English and translations in German

höchster Punkt
Gipfel
We reached the highest point of the mountain by noon.
am höchsten
auf dem Höhepunkt
The river was at its highest after the storm.
äußerst
sehr
He was to the highest degree satisfied with the results.
höchste Ordnung
Her dedication to the project was of the highest order.
umsatzstärkst
The film became the highest-grossing movie of the year.
am höchsten bewertet
am besten bewertet
This is the highest-rated movie of the year.

Synonyms and analogies of highest in English

Examples of highest in a sentence

  • This mountain has the highest peak in the region.
  • He holds the highest office in the company.
  • The highest grade in the class was achieved by John.
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 "highest" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Adjective
obersteadj.

The top-heavy bookshelf wobbled dangerously as I placed books on the highest shelf.

Das kopflastige Bücherregal wackelte gefährlich, als ich Bücher ins oberste Fach stellte.

hoheadj.

This procedure ensures the highest quality and absolutely leak-proof cabs.

Dieses Vorgehen garantiert die hohe Qualität und absolute Dichtheit der Kabinen.

besteadj.

The youngest achieved the highest score in the test, surprising everyone.

Der Jüngste erzielte das beste Testergebnis und überraschte damit alle.

höchstadj./adv.

Our company offers customers the highest quality of secondary anti-static plastic.

Unsere Firma bietet ihnen höchst qualitative und wiederholbare, antistatische Kunststoffe an.

maximaleadj.

The one-piece design offers highest stability to ensure best performance.

Das einteilige Design sorgt für maximale Stabilität und somit optimale Leistung.

Adverb
qualitativadj./adv.

Multi-layer haylage wrap made from raw materials of the highest quality.

Mehrlagige Folie für Silage, hergestellt aus den qualitativ besten Rohstoffen.

hoch

Critics cried up the new play in the highest terms all week.

Kritiker lobten das neue Stück die ganze Woche in den höchsten Tönen.

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highest: Examples and translations in context

Setting a goal as your highest priority is the first step.

Im ersten Schritt setzt man sich ein Ziel als oberste Priorität.

Our highest virtue is loyalty along with working as a team.

Unser oberstes Gebot ist Loyalität und wir sehen uns als Team.

From the castle, only the highest tower can be seen.

Von dem Schloss ist nur noch der oberste Turm zu sehen.

We give highest priority to reviewing the records of female detainees.

Der Überprüfung der Akten weiblicher Gefangener räumen wir oberste Priorität ein.

Each user in this list has a different highest role.

Jeder Nutzer in der Liste hat eine andere oberste Rolle.

The health of our partners and guests is our highest priority.

Die Gesundheit unserer Partner und Gäste ist unser oberstes Ziel.

Therefore, the safety and well-being of all clients have highest priority.

Das Wohl und die Sicherheit der Kunden hat daher oberste Priorität.

The quality and the safety of our pastries take highest priority.

Die Qualität und Sicherheit unserer Backwaren steht an oberster Stelle.

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