Hochdruckgebiet

high-pressure area

noun HOHKH-druk-ge-beet Rare

Also means

anticyclone

Usage Note

Hochdruckgebiet is the meteorological high that usually brings settled, dry weather; its counterpart is Tiefdruckgebiet. Forecasters often shorten it to ein Hoch. The compound stacks hoch, Druck (pressure) and Gebiet (area).

Examples

"Ein Hochdruckgebiet sorgt am Wochenende für Sonnenschein."

Natural Translation

A high-pressure area will bring sunshine at the weekend.

Literal Translation

A high-pressure-area provides at-the weekend for sunshine.

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