Hoffart

dieNoun

arrogance, pride (archaic/literary)

English translations

  1. 01

    pride

  2. 02

    arrogance

  3. 03

    haughtiness

Word details

German meaning
Übermäßiger Stolz oder Arroganz.
English meaning
Excessive pride or arrogance.
Synonym
Arroganz, Hochmut
German example
Seine Hoffart stieß viele Leute ab.
English example
His arrogance repelled many people.
Type
Noun
Article
die
Singular Form
die Hoffart
Plural Form
None

Example sentences with “Hoffart”

  1. Hoffart kommt vor dem Fall. (Pride goes before a fall.)

Frequently asked questions

Is 'Hoffart' commonly used today?

No, it is an archaic or literary term for pride or arrogance. Modern speakers use 'Hochmut' or 'Arroganz'.