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die Höhenlage
altitude
The geographical height of a place, measured above sea level.
example
Aufgrund der großen Höhenlage ist die Luft in den Anden sehr dünn.
Because of the high altitude, the air in the Andes is very thin.
die Höhenlage
altitude
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Meanings
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Compound word
The word is made up of 'Höhe' (height) and 'Lage' (location, position). So it literally describes the position of a place in terms of its height, usually above sea level.
EXAMPLE
Die Höhenlage des Dorfes beträgt 1500 Meter.
The altitude of the village is 1,500 meters.
Typical preposition
To indicate a specific height, 'Höhenlage' (altitude) is often used with the preposition 'in' and the dative. People say that something is located 'in einer Höhenlage von ...' (at an altitude of ...).
EXAMPLE
Das Hotel liegt in einer wunderschönen Höhenlage mit Blick auf das Tal.
The hotel is located at a beautiful altitude with a view of the valley.
Typical collocations
Common adjectives used with 'Höhenlage' (altitude) are 'groß' (great), 'hoch' (high), 'gering' (low), or 'extrem' (extreme). The word is often used in contexts such as mountaineering, climate, or geography.
EXAMPLE
Für die Wanderung in großer Höhenlage braucht man spezielle Ausrüstung.
For the hike at high altitude, you need special equipment.
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Höhenlage vs Höhe
height / amount
'die Höhe' and 'die Höhenlage' can both describe how high up something is. However, 'Höhe' is much more general: it can refer to the size of a house, the distance from the ground, or also an elevated place. 'Höhenlage' is used specifically for places and landscapes when talking about their position above sea level. A village, a hotel, or a ski resort can have a certain 'Höhenlage' (altitude). Learners may confuse the words because both occur in contexts involving mountains and places. In practical terms: for general vertical size or height, use 'Höhe'; for the geographical position of a place, use 'Höhenlage'.
Höhenlage
Wegen der Höhenlage ist es in diesem Dorf auch im Sommer kühl.
Because of the altitude, it is cool in this village even in summer.
Höhe
Vor der Reise hat Tom die Höhe des Berges auf der Karte gesucht.
Before the trip, Tom looked up the height of the mountain on the map.
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