der Berggipfel, –
mountaintop
Definition & meaning
A Berggipfel refers to the highest point or the summit of a mountain. It is the topmost part of a mountain formation. In a literal sense, it describes the geographical peak that climbers or hikers aim to reach. While the compound word is primarily used geographically, the component Gipfel can also be used figuratively to describe the climax of an event or a high-level meeting between political leaders.
Grammar & Word origin
The word is a masculine compound noun formed by joining two German words:
In German grammar, the gender of a compound noun is always determined by the last element. Since Gipfel is masculine, the entire word is der Berggipfel. The plural form remains the same as the singular: die Berggipfel.
Synonyms & antonyms
Synonyms:
- Bergspitze (mountain tip/point)
- Gipfel (summit)
- Kuppe (rounded hilltop)
- Haupt (poetic term for head or top)
Antonyms:
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Examples
Der Berggipfel ist in den Wolken versteckt.noun
The mountaintop is hidden in the clouds.
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