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"Hill" in German: Hügel
der Hügel
Hill in German is der Hügel. Say Der Hügel ist steil. Auf dem Hügel means on the hill; a mountain is usually der Berg.
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How to pronounce Hügel
Say it
HEW-gel
/ˈhyːɡl̩/
HEW-gel. Ü like ee with rounded lips. Soft -el.
"Hill" in German: quick reference
| German | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| der Hügel | the hill Main noun. | Main noun. |
| auf dem Hügel | on the hill Location. | Location. |
| über den Hügel | over the hill Motion. | Motion. |
| die Hügelkette | the chain of hills Landscape. | Landscape. |
How to use Hügel in real life
- 1Walk
Wir laufen langsam den Hügel hinauf.
We're walking slowly up the hill.
Den Hügel.
- 2View
Auf dem Hügel steht eine Bank.
There's a bench on the hill.
Auf dem Hügel.
- 3Kids
Die Kinder rollen den Hügel hinunter.
The kids roll down the hill.
Den Hügel.
Mistakes English speakers make with Hügel
Incorrect: die Hügel (singular)
Correct: der Hügel
Singular is masculine: der Hügel.
Incorrect: Using Berg for a small hill
Correct: Prefer Hügel for a hill; Berg for a mountain.
Size and feel differ.
Good to know
City parks often have a small Hügel for sledding after light snow. Hiking signs may say Hügel even when locals joke it feels like a Berg.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Choosing a picnic spot
ChatPal
Picknick auf dem Hügel oder unten am See?
Picnic on the hill or down by the lake?
You
Auf dem Hügel. Da gibt es Wind.
On the hill. There's breeze there.
ChatPal
Okay. Der Hügel ist nicht weit.
Okay. The hill isn't far.
You
Ich trage die Decke.
I'll carry the blanket.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Hill" in German
How do you say hill?
Der Hügel.
On the hill?
Auf dem Hügel.
Hill vs mountain?
Hügel vs Berg.
Gender?
Masculine: der Hügel.
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