Word Frequency (Worthäufigkeit) #8500
Word (Wort)

der Hohn

Translation (Übersetzung) scorn, mockery, derision
Pronunciation (Aussprache) [hoːn]
B2
Nouns
Intermediate
Formal
Tags (Tags)
formal emotion negative literary conflict
Hohn is a masculine noun that refers to contemptuous ridicule or mockery. It often carries a strong negative connotation of scornful laughter or derision directed at someone or something. Typically used in formal or literary contexts rather than everyday conversation.

Hohn - German Nouns - Hohn Meaning - Hohn Translation - Hohn Nouns Examples

Hohn is a German Nouns

Learn Hohn meaning, translation, pronunciation, and usage examples. Hohn is classified as a Noun in German grammar.

Hohn Examples (Beispiele) in English

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Seine Worte waren voller Hohn.
His words were full of scorn.
Describing contemptuous speech
Sie ertrug den Hohn ihrer Kollegen mit Würde.
She endured her colleagues' mockery with dignity.
Dealing with workplace ridicule
Der Politiker wurde mit Hohn und Spott empfangen.
The politician was greeted with scorn and mockery.
Public reception of an unpopular figure

Hohn Word Family - Hohn Related Words - Hohn Family Members

Hohn Word Family (Wortfamilie)

Hohn word family includes related words, derivatives, and word forms. Learn Hohn family members with meanings, translations, and usage. Explore Hohn related words and expand your German vocabulary.

verb form (Verbform)
höhnen
Meaning: to mock, to scorn
Tense: infinitive
Example: Er begann, über sie zu höhnen.
Verb
adjective form (Adjektivform)
höhnisch
Meaning: scornful, mocking
Example: Sie warf ihm einen höhnischen Blick zu.
Adjective
related noun (verwandtes Substantiv)
Hohnlachen
Meaning: scornful laughter
Example: Sein Hohnlachen war im ganzen Raum zu hören.
Noun

Hohn Usage - Hohn Collocations - Hohn Idioms - Hohn Synonyms - Hohn Antonyms

Hohn Usage & Related Words (Verwendung & verwandte Wörter)

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Hohn Collocations (Kollokationen)

Hohn collocations are common word combinations that native speakers use. Learn Hohn word combinations and how to use Hohn with other words naturally.

Hohn und Spott
scorn and mockery
High frequency
Hohn lachen
to laugh scornfully
Medium frequency
mit Hohn übergießen
to shower with scorn
Low frequency
Hohn ernten
to reap scorn
Medium frequency
Hohn und Verachtung
scorn and contempt
Medium frequency
Hohn ausdrücken
to express scorn
Medium frequency
Hohn in der Stimme
scorn in one's voice
Low frequency

Hohn Idioms (Redewendungen)

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Hohn sprechen
to speak scornfully
To express contempt or mockery through speech
Hohn und Spott ertragen
to endure scorn and mockery
To withstand contemptuous ridicule
Hohn über etwas ausgießen
to pour scorn on something
To express strong contempt or mockery toward something
Hohn im Blick
scorn in one's gaze
Having a contemptuous or mocking look in one's eyes
Hohn und Gelächter
scorn and laughter
Mocking laughter expressing contempt

Hohn Synonyms (Synonyme)

Hohn synonyms - words with similar meanings. Find alternative words for Hohn and expand your German vocabulary. Learn Hohn similar words and their usage.

Spott
Meaning: mockery
High similarity
Verachtung
Meaning: contempt
Medium similarity
Häme
Meaning: malicious glee
High similarity
Hohnlachen
Meaning: scornful laughter
High similarity
Verspottung
Meaning: ridicule
Medium similarity

Hohn Antonyms (Antonyme)

Hohn antonyms - opposite words. Learn words with opposite meanings to Hohn. Discover Hohn opposite words and expand your German vocabulary.

Respekt
Meaning: respect
Anerkennung
Meaning: recognition
Lob
Meaning: praise
Ehrfurcht
Meaning: reverence
Würdigung
Meaning: appreciation

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Hohn Semantically Related Words (Semantisch verwandte Wörter)

Hohn semantically related words - words that are conceptually or thematically related to Hohn. Explore Hohn related vocabulary and discover words in the same semantic field. Learn Hohn contextually related words to expand your German vocabulary.

Spott Verachtung Häme Ironie Sarkasmus Zynismus Geringschätzung

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