haushoch

towering; overwhelming; by a wide margin

English translations

  1. 01

    house-high, towering

  2. 02

    house-high

  3. 03

    towering

Word details

German meaning
Sehr hoch, so hoch wie ein Haus.
English meaning
as high as a house, towering
Synonym
riesig, hoch
German example
Die Wellen waren haushoch.
English example
The waves were as high as a house.

Example sentences with “haushoch”

  1. Sie haben das Spiel haushoch gewonnen. (They won the game by a wide margin.)

Frequently asked questions

Can 'haushoch' be used literally?

Yes, it can mean 'as high as a house', but it is most commonly used figuratively to describe significant differences or victories.