How to Say ‘A little high’ in German
Etwas hoch
ET-vahs hohkh
[ET-vahs hohkh]
💬 Usage Tip: Etwas = somewhat/a little. A useful softener that makes statements less harsh.
🇩🇪 In Germany: German doctors often use measured language like etwas erhöht or etwas hoch to stay precise and calm.
Phrase Breakdown
Etwas
[ET-vahs]
somewhat / a little
Means a little or somewhat; it softens a statement.
Der Blutdruck ist etwas hoch.
The blood pressure is a little high.
hoch
[hohkh]
high
Describes a level that is above normal.
Der Wert ist etwas hoch.
The value is a little high.
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