Hochmut

German

Etymology

From hoch +‎ Mut.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈhoːχˌmuːt/
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Noun

Hochmut m (strong, genitive Hochmutes or Hochmuts, no plural)

  1. arrogance, hubris
    Synonyms: Überheblichkeit, Hybris, Dünkel
    Antonym: Demut

Declension
Declension of Hochmut [sg-only, masculine, strong]
singular
indef. def. noun
nominative ein der Hochmut
genitive eines des Hochmutes, Hochmuts
dative einem dem Hochmut, Hochmute1
accusative einen den Hochmut

1Now rare, see notes.

Derived terms

Further reading
  • “Hochmut” in Duden online
  • “Hochmut” in Digitales Wörterbuch der deutschen Sprache
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