altitude

derNoun

die Höhe; der Höhenstand

Word details

German meaning
Ein anderer Name für die Zirbelkiefer.
English meaning
Another name for the Swiss pine.
Synonym
Zirbelkiefer
German example
Der Zürbelbaum wächst in hohen Lagen der Alpen.
English example
The Swiss pine grows in high altitudes of the Alps.
Type
Noun
Article
der
Singular Form
der Zürbelbaum
Plural Form
die Zürbelbäume

Example sentences with “altitude”

  1. The plane is flying at a high altitude. (Das Flugzeug fliegt in einer großen Höhe.)

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between 'Höhe' and 'Altitude' in German?

'Die Höhe' is the general term for altitude or height. 'Altitude' is rarely used in common German; 'Höhe' is the standard term.