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Hochmut

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German

Etymology

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

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /ˈhoːχˌmuːt/
Audio: (file)

Noun

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

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

Hochmut kommt vor dem Fall

Related terms

hochmütig

Further reading

“Hochmut” in Duden online
“Hochmut” in Digitales Wörterbuch der deutschen Sprache

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