Meaning 1neutral · 82%
A natural hollow space in rock or beneath the ground.
Natural examples
Fledermäuse hängen tagsüber in der Höhle.
Bats hang inside the cave during the day.
Wir fanden am Berghang eine kleine Höhle.
We found a small cave on the mountainside.
Der Weg durch die Höhle ist nur mit Helm sicher.
A helmet is needed to travel safely through the cave.
Usage note
Höhle is feminine; its dative form is in der Höhle. A cave may be small or extend through a large system.
Mini-lesson: Höhle
A natural hollow space in rock or beneath the ground. Höhle is feminine; its dative form is in der Höhle. A cave may be small or extend through a large system.
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