højst

Danish

Etymology

Originally a superlative form of høj (having in that function been superseded by højest).

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /hɔjst/, [hʌɪ̯ˀsd̥]

Adverb

højst

  1. (slightly formal) very, most, highly, extremely
    De fandt hans opførsel højst upassende.
    They found his behaviour most inappropriate.
  2. at most
    Der må højst være tre personer i elevatoren ad gangen.
    There may be at most three persons in the elevator at a time.
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