highest

ˈhaɪɪst
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Translation of highest from English 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 holds the highest position in the company.Sie bekleidet die höchste Position im Unternehmen.
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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
hoch
  • 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
hoch
  • 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.

Their main concern is the highest quality of all systems and processes.

Ihr Hauptziel ist die hohe Qualität aller Systeme und Prozesse.

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

The daring cat jumped from the highest shelf without hesitation.

Die verwegene Katze sprang ohne zu zögern vom höchsten Regal.

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highest: Examples and translations in context

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

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

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.

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

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

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

Die Qualität und Sicherheit unserer Backwaren steht an oberster Stelle.

I think the highest assumption is to respect the work.

Ich finde, die oberste Prämisse ist der Respekt vor dem Werk.

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

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

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

Die Gesundheit unserer Partner und Gäste ist unser oberstes Ziel.

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