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Allzeithoch
📈 What does "das Allzeithoch" mean?
Das Allzeithoch (noun, neuter) refers to the highest level or value ever reached for a specific measure. It's most commonly used in the context of financial markets to describe the highest price of a stock, index, or other asset class. However, it can also be used more generally for record values in other areas (e.g., Temperatur (temperature), Besucherzahlen (visitor numbers), sportliche Leistungen (athletic achievements)).
There is only one article for this word: das. It's a compound noun formed from all (all) + Zeit (time) + Hoch (high).
🧐 Grammar of "das Allzeithoch" in Detail
"Allzeithoch" is a noun of the neuter gender (sächlich). It is usually used only in the singular, as it denotes a specific, highest point. A plural form ("die Allzeithochs") is grammatically possible but rarely used; one would more likely speak of "mehrere Allzeithochs" (several all-time highs) of different assets.
| Case | Article | Noun |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | das | Allzeithoch |
| Genitive | des | Allzeithochs |
| Dative | dem | Allzeithoch |
| Accusative | das | Allzeithoch |
| Case | Article | Noun |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die | Allzeithochs |
| Genitive | der | Allzeithochs |
| Dative | den | Allzeithochs |
| Accusative | die | Allzeithochs |
📝 Example Sentences
- Die Aktie erreichte gestern ein neues Allzeithoch.
(The stock reached a new all-time high yesterday.) - Nach dem Allzeithoch folgte eine deutliche Korrektur am Markt.
(After the all-time high, a significant market correction followed.) - Der Index kletterte auf sein bisheriges Allzeithoch.
(The index climbed to its previous all-time high.) - Wir feiern ein Allzeithoch bei den Besucherzahlen des Museums.
(We are celebrating an all-time high in the museum's visitor numbers.)
💡 Usage in Context
The term das Allzeithoch is firmly established in financial jargon (Finanzjargon). One speaks of a neues Allzeithoch when a previous record value is surpassed. It often signals strong performance and positive momentum, but can also indicate a potential overheating of the market.
- Financial Markets: Highest price of a stock (Aktie), fund (Fonds), index (e.g., DAX, Dow Jones), cryptocurrency (e.g., Bitcoin).
- Economy: Highest level of export figures (Exportzahlen), production quantities (Produktionsmengen), etc.
- General: Records in sports (Sport), weather (Wetter - highest temperature), visitor numbers (Besucherzahlen), poll ratings (Umfragewerte), etc.
Figuratively, it can also stand for personal bests or a peak in life, but this is less common.
🧠 Mnemonics and Memory Aids
Article Mnemonic: Think of das Hoch (like 'das Hochhaus' - the high-rise building, 'das Hochgefühl' - the feeling of elation). An Allzeithoch is das highest Hoch of all time. Neuter concepts like das Ergebnis (the result), das Niveau (the level) also fit the neuter article.
Meaning Mnemonic: Imagine a mountain peak 🏔️ representing the highest point reached in all of time – that's das Allzeithoch.
↔️ Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms (similar meaning):
- Rekordhoch (das): Very similar, emphasizes the record aspect.
- Höchststand (der): General term for the highest point reached.
- Spitzenwert (der): Emphasizes the highest value on a scale or measurement.
- Gipfel (der): Figurative expression for the highest point (like a mountain peak).
Antonyms (opposites):
- Allzeittief (das): The lowest level ever reached.
- Tiefststand (der): General term for the lowest point.
- Rekordtief (das): Emphasizes the lowest record value.
- Boden (der): Figurative expression for the lowest point (often in finance: 'to hit the bottom').
⚠️ Caution: Do not confuse with "Hochzeit" (die) - the wedding.
😄 A Little Joke
Fragt der Broker seinen Kollegen: "Was ist der Unterschied zwischen einem Allzeithoch und meiner Laune am Montagmorgen?"
Kollege: "Keine Ahnung?"
Broker: "Das Allzeithoch kommt manchmal wieder!" 😂
(Broker asks his colleague: "What's the difference between an all-time high and my mood on Monday morning?"
Colleague: "No idea?"
Broker: "The all-time high sometimes comes back!") 😂
📜 Poem about the Word
Die Kurse steigen, welch ein Segen,
Dem Himmel entgegen, auf allen Wegen.
Ein Wert, so hoch, man glaubt es kaum,
Das Allzeithoch, ein Anlegertraum.
Doch Vorsicht ist geboten, klar,
Was steigt, kann fallen, Jahr für Jahr.
(The prices rise, what a blessing,
Towards the sky, on all paths pressing.
A value so high, one hardly believes,
The all-time high, an investor's dreams.
But caution is advised, it's clear,
What goes up can fall, year after year.)
❓ Little Riddle
Ich bin ein Gipfel, doch kein Berg,
Ein Rekordwert, ein Meisterwerk.
An Börsen oft mein Name fällt,
Der höchste Punkt in dieser Welt (des Werts).
Was bin ich?
(... Das Allzeithoch)
(I am a peak, but not a mountain,
A record value, a masterwork fountain.
On stock exchanges, my name is often heard,
The highest point in this world (of value).
What am I?
(... The Allzeithoch / All-time high)
ℹ️ Other Information
Word Composition:
The word "Allzeithoch" is a Kompositum (compound word) made up of three parts:
- All-: Prefixoid, meaning "total", "entire" (as in 'allumfassend' - all-encompassing).
- Zeit: Noun, meaning "time", referring to the entire period considered.
- Hoch: Substantivized adjective, meaning "high level/value" here.
Together, the meaning is: the highest level across all (considered) time.
📝 Summary: is it der, die or das Allzeithoch?
The German word 'Allzeithoch' is neuter and therefore takes the article 'das'. The correct form is: das Allzeithoch.