Also means
shallow, vacuous
Usage Note
hohl describes something empty inside (hohler Baum, hohle Gasse); figuratively hohle Phrasen are empty words. Hohle Wangen are sunken cheeks. Very common across registers.
Examples
"Der hohle Baumstamm diente als Unterschlupf für kleine Tiere."
Natural Translation
The hollow tree trunk served as a shelter for small animals.
Literal Translation
The hollow tree trunk served as shelter for small animals.
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