Masculine

Hochmut

Meaning

arrogance, hubris

Opposite of
Demut
Frequency

20k
Dialects

Basel-Landschaft

Basel-Landschaft

grattel

Basel-Landschaft

Basel-Landschaft

rauch

Data provided by: Deutsch-Schweizerdeutsches Wörterbuch

Pronounced as (IPA)
/ˈhoːχˌmuːt/
Etymology

In summary

From Middle High German hōchmuot, from Old High German hōhmuot. Equivalent to hoch + Mut. Cognate with Dutch hoogmoed and Old English hēahmōdnes.

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