die Hoheit
sovereignty
The highest, sovereign power of a state over its territory and its affairs; sovereignty.
EXAMPLE
Der Staat besitzt die alleinige Hoheit über die Gesetzgebung.
The state has sole sovereignty over legislation.
die Hoheit
sovereignty / highness
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Meanings
die Hoheit
Highness
A formal form of address for high-ranking members of the nobility, such as princes or princesses.
EXAMPLE
Ihre Königliche Hoheit, die Prinzessin, wird die Veranstaltung eröffnen.
Her Royal Highness, the princess, will open the event.
die Hoheit
majesty / dignity
An elevated, majestic, or dignified aura.
EXAMPLE
Die stille Hoheit der schneebedeckten Berge beeindruckte die Wanderer tief.
The quiet majesty of the snow-covered mountains deeply impressed the hikers.
Usage tips
Word family
'Die Hoheit' (sovereignty / highness) is derived from the adjective 'hoch' (high). It describes the quality of being 'hoch' (high)—whether in relation to power, rank, or aura.
EXAMPLE
Die Hoheit des Amtes verlangt absolute Neutralität.
The dignity of the office demands absolute neutrality.
Typical collocations
In the meaning 'Souveränität' (sovereignty), the word is often used with 'über' (+ accusative). Typical phrases are 'die Hoheit über etwas haben' (to have sovereignty over something) or 'die Hoheit ausüben' (to exercise sovereignty). It also forms compounds such as 'Lufthoheit' (air supremacy) or 'Datenhoheit' (data sovereignty).
EXAMPLE
Jeder Staat hat die Hoheit über sein eigenes Territorium.
Every state has sovereignty over its own territory.
Context clue
As a form of address for nobles, 'Hoheit' (Highness) is almost always accompanied by a possessive pronoun such as 'Ihre' (Her/Your) or 'Seine' (His/Your). Often an adjective such as 'Königliche' (Royal) or 'Kaiserliche' (Imperial) also comes before it.
EXAMPLE
Seine Königliche Hoheit, der Prinz, wird um 15 Uhr erwartet.
His Royal Highness, the prince, is expected at 3 p.m.
Poetic use
In the meaning 'erhabene Ausstrahlung' (elevated aura), 'Hoheit' (majesty / dignity) is often used in a poetic or very descriptive context. It frequently describes the effect of nature, art, or architecture.
EXAMPLE
Die Wanderer bewunderten die stille Hoheit der Alpen.
The hikers admired the quiet majesty of the Alps.
Compare with
Hoheit vs Majestät
majesty
Majestät and Hoheit are formal forms of address, but they apply to different ranks. Majestät is used for a monarch such as a king or queen, while Hoheit is used for high-ranking members of the nobility such as princes or princesses. The appropriate form of address therefore depends on the person's position.
Hoheit
Der Minister begrüßte die Prinzessin mit den Worten: „Eure Hoheit.“
The minister greeted the princess with the words, “Your Highness.”
Majestät
Der Minister begrüßte die Königin mit den Worten: „Eure Majestät.“
The minister greeted the queen with the words, “Your Majesty.”
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