hohl
hollow
The German word "hohl" is an adjective that means "hollow" or "empty". It describes something that has a cavity or is lacking in substance. It can also connote a figurative emptiness, such as in "hohle Worte" (hollow words). Similar words in German include "leer" (empty) and "ausgehöhlt" (hollowed out).
The main difference is that "leer" generally emphasizes the absence of content, while "hohl" specifically describes a shape that is void within, often implying a three-dimensional aspect.
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Examples
Dieser Baum ist hohl.adjective
This tree is hollow.
Bald fällt der hohle Stamm um.adjective
Soon, the hollow trunk will fall over.
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