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high-quality
Being of high quality, goodness, or value. Describes products, materials, or services that are especially good, durable, or refined.
Für den Bau des Hauses wurden nur hochwertige Materialien verwendet.
Only high-quality materials were used to build the house.
The adjective 'hochwertig' (high-quality) is composed of the words 'hoch' (high) and 'Wert' (value), via the adjective 'wertig' (valuable/valent). It literally means that something has high value or high quality.
Diese Uhr ist aus sehr hochwertigen Teilen gefertigt.
This watch is made from very high-quality parts.
In everyday language, 'hochwertig' (high-quality) is often used to describe materials, products, or even services. Typical combinations are 'hochwertige Materialien' (high-quality materials), 'hochwertige Verarbeitung' (high-quality workmanship), or 'hochwertige Lebensmittel' (high-quality foods).
Das Restaurant ist bekannt für seine hochwertigen Zutaten.
The restaurant is known for its high-quality ingredients.
'Hochwertig' (high-quality) is a very popular word in advertising and product descriptions. It is meant to create an impression of exclusivity and durability and often to justify a higher price.
Die Anzeige verspricht ein „hochwertiges Smartphone-Erlebnis“.
The ad promises a 'high-quality smartphone experience.'
The meaning in the field of chemistry is purely technical language. Outside a scientific context about chemistry, you will practically never encounter this meaning.
Im Chemieunterricht lernten wir, was hochwertige Ionen sind.
In chemistry class, we learned what high-valent ions are.
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'gut' and 'hochwertig' can both describe high quality. 'gut' is very general and can be used for almost anything: 'eine gute Antwort' (a good answer), 'ein gutes Essen' (a good meal), or 'ein gutes Gerät' (a good device). 'hochwertig' is more specific and sounds more precise when talking about products, materials, or services. It emphasizes that something is valuable, well made, or especially reliable. A sweater can be 'gut', but 'ein hochwertiger Pullover' suggests good quality in the material and workmanship.
Für die neuen Stühle verwendet die Firma hochwertiges Holz.
The company uses high-quality wood for the new chairs.
Tara findet, dass der selbst gebaute Tisch gut aussieht.
Tara thinks the self-built table looks good.