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Rekordhoch
📈 What does 'das Rekordhoch' mean?
Das Rekordhoch means the record high or all-time high, referring to the highest level or value ever reached for a particular measure. It is a noun and takes the article 'das' (neuter).
Typically, it's used to describe peak values in areas like finance (Aktienkurse, Indizes - stock prices, indices), economics (Inflation, Arbeitslosenzahlen - inflation, unemployment figures – although a record low is often desired here), weather (Temperaturen - temperatures), or even sports achievements.
It's a compound word formed from 'Rekord' (record) and 'hoch' (high).
🚨 There is only one article for this word: 'das'.
🧐 Grammar of Rekordhoch in Detail
The noun 'Rekordhoch' is neuter (sächlich). It is primarily used in the singular. The plural ('die Rekordhochs') is possible but less common than paraphrases like 'mehrere Rekordhochs' (several record highs) or context-dependent formulations.
Declension (Singular)
| Case (Kasus) | Definite Article (Bestimmter Artikel) | Indefinite Article (Unbestimmter Artikel) |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | das Rekordhoch | ein Rekordhoch (a record high) |
| Genitive | des Rekordhochs | eines Rekordhochs (of a record high) |
| Dative | dem Rekordhoch | einem Rekordhoch (to/for a record high) |
| Accusative | das Rekordhoch | ein Rekordhoch (a record high) |
Note on plural: When the plural is used, it often remains unchanged (e.g., 'zwei Rekordhoch' - two record highs) or takes the form 'Rekordhochs'. Example: 'Die letzten Monate brachten mehrere Rekordhochs bei den Temperaturen.' (The last few months brought several record highs in temperatures.)
Example Sentences (Beispielsätze)
- Der Aktienindex erreichte gestern ein neues Rekordhoch. (The stock index reached a new record high yesterday.)
- Die Sommertemperaturen kletterten auf ein historisches Rekordhoch. (The summer temperatures climbed to a historic record high.)
- Nach dem Rekordhoch folgte eine leichte Korrektur an der Börse. (After the record high, a slight correction followed on the stock market.)
💬 How to use 'das Rekordhoch'?
'Das Rekordhoch' is almost always used when reporting an unprecedented peak value. It often has a positive connotation (e.g., for profits, prices), but can also be negative (e.g., a record high in new infections or unemployment figures).
- Economics/Finance: Very common in news about stock market prices, commodity prices, inflation rates, etc. ("Der DAX erreichte ein Rekordhoch." - The DAX reached a record high.)
- Weather/Climate: Describing extreme maximum temperatures or other weather phenomena. ("Ein Rekordhoch bei den Temperaturen wurde gemessen." - A record high in temperatures was measured.)
- Statistics: For any data reaching a new peak. ("Die Touristenzahlen verzeichneten ein Rekordhoch." - The tourist numbers recorded a record high.)
It's more formal than just 'Höchstwert' (highest value) and emphasizes the 'record' aspect. A closely related word is 'der Höchststand' (peak level), which can often be used synonymously but doesn't necessarily imply a 'record', just the highest point in the period under consideration.
🧠 Mnemonics for 'das Rekordhoch'
Article Mnemonic: Think of das Haus (the house) -> das Hoch (the high). Many German nouns ending in '-hoch' that denote a level or state are neuter, like 'das Hoch' (high-pressure system in weather) or 'das Rekordhoch'.
Meaning Mnemonic: Imagine a measuring stick reaching so high ('hoch') that it breaks a record ('Rekord'). That point is 'das Rekordhoch'.
🔄 Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms (Similar Meaning):
- der Höchststand: Peak level/value. Very similar, but not always an all-time record.
- der Spitzenwert: Peak value. Emphasizes the top point on a scale.
- das Allzeithoch: All-time high. More specific term, often used in finance, emphasizing it's the highest value of all time.
Antonyms (Opposites):
- das Rekordtief: Record low. The lowest level ever reached.
- der Tiefststand: Lowest level/point. The lowest point (not necessarily a record).
- das Allzeittief: All-time low. The lowest value of all time (finance term).
⚠️ Caution: Don't confuse it with 'der Rekord' (the record itself) or the adjective 'hoch' (high).
😄 A Little Joke
Warum hat der Bergsteiger seinen Aktienbroker angerufen, als er den Gipfel erreichte?
Er wollte sicherstellen, dass er nicht das einzige Rekordhoch des Tages war!
(Why did the mountaineer call his stockbroker when he reached the summit?
He wanted to make sure he wasn't the only record high of the day!)
📜 Poem about the Word
Die Kurse steigen, ohne Rast,
ein jeder Anleger erfasst:
Der Index klettert, froh und sacht,
hat heut' das Rekordhoch gebracht!
Die Zahlen glühn, die Freude groß,
man stößt drauf an, hebt hoch das Los.
(The prices rise, without rest,
every investor understands:
The index climbs, happy and gentle,
has brought the record high today!
The numbers glow, the joy is great,
they toast to it, raise up their fate.)
🧩 Little Riddle
Ich bin ein Stand, so hoch wie nie,
in Börse, Wetter, Ökonomie.
Man misst mich gern, nennt mich beim Namen,
wenn Zahlen neue Gipfel rahmen.
Was bin ich?
(I am a level, as high as never before,
in stock market, weather, economy's core.
People like to measure me, call me by name,
when numbers frame new peaks of fame.
What am I?)(Answer: das Rekordhoch)
💡 Other Information
Word Composition (Wortzusammensetzung): The word 'Rekordhoch' is a compound noun, composed of:
- der Rekord: From English 'record', originally meaning 'written account', later 'best performance'.
- hoch: The adjective 'hoch' (high) is nominalized here and forms the second part of the compound.
Media Presence: This word is particularly prominent in news and reports about economics and weather. It often signals a noteworthy development.
📝 Summary: is it der, die or das Rekordhoch?
The word 'Rekordhoch' means record high and refers to the highest level ever reached. It is always neuter. The correct article is das Rekordhoch.