hohe tauern: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples
LowFormal, Geographical, Technical
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What does “hohe tauern” mean?
A high mountain range in the Central Eastern Alps of Austria, forming the highest peaks in Austria.
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Definition
Meaning and Definition
A high mountain range in the Central Eastern Alps of Austria, forming the highest peaks in Austria.
A major national park (Hohe Tauern National Park) and a significant region for alpine tourism, glaciology, and conservation.
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
No significant difference in usage. Both refer to the same Austrian geographical feature.
Connotations
Connotes alpine scenery, hiking, and glaciated peaks. Slightly more familiar in British English due to greater historical Alpine tourism.
Frequency
Equally low frequency in both dialects, appearing primarily in geographical, travel, or mountaineering contexts.
Grammar
How to Use “hohe tauern” in a Sentence
[The] Hohe Tauern + [verb: are, stretch, contain][Preposition: in, through, across] + the Hohe TauernVocabulary
Collocations
Examples
Examples of “hohe tauern” in a Sentence
verb
British English
- The trail traverses the Hohe Tauern.
American English
- The highway crosses the Hohe Tauern.
adjective
British English
- The Hohe Tauern glaciers are retreating.
American English
- The Hohe Tauern region is spectacular.
Usage
Meaning in Context
Business
Used in tourism and outdoor equipment marketing.
Academic
Used in geography, geology, and environmental science papers.
Everyday
Used in travel planning and holiday descriptions.
Technical
Used in topographical mapping, glaciology, and alpine ecology.
Watch out
Common Mistakes When Using “hohe tauern”
- Pronouncing 'Tauern' as /ˈtɔːn/ (like 'tavern' without the 'v').
- Omitting the definite article 'the' (e.g., 'We visited Hohe Tauern').
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
It translates to 'High Tauern'. 'Tauern' is the name for this specific group of alpine passes and mountains.
It is treated as a singular proper noun when referring to the range or park as a single entity (e.g., The Hohe Tauern is beautiful). However, 'the Tauern' can imply multiple peaks/passes.
Yes, always. It is a proper noun. Both words are capitalised in English, following the German convention.
The Hohe Tauern is a specific sub-range within the larger Central Eastern Alps, which are themselves part of the European Alps.
A high mountain range in the Central Eastern Alps of Austria, forming the highest peaks in Austria.
Hohe tauern is usually formal, geographical, technical in register.
Hohe tauern: in British English it is pronounced /ˌhəʊə ˈtaʊən/, and in American English it is pronounced /ˌhoʊə ˈtaʊərn/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.
Phrases
Idioms & Phrases
- “None specific to this proper noun.”
Learning
Memory Aids
Mnemonic
Think 'HO'ly 'TAU' (like tower) mountains - high towers of the Alps.
Conceptual Metaphor
A NATURAL BARRIER, A FORTRESS OF ICE AND ROCK, A WATER TOWER (source of rivers).
Practice
Quiz
What is the 'Hohe Tauern' primarily known as?