noun
der Fels, -en
rock
Sehr harter, fester Stein in der Natur, oft als großer Block oder Teil eines Berges.
The German word "Fels" is a noun meaning "rock" or "cliff".
- It refers to a large, solid piece of stone or a rock formation.
- It is different from "Stein" (stone), which can imply a smaller rock or pebble.
Similar words:
- Stein (stone)
- Felsen (rocks, usually plural or a large rock formation)
- Klippe (cliff, often more vertical and steep)
Difference:
- Fels emphasizes large, solid rock masses, often natural geological formations.
- Stein is more general and can refer to smaller stones.
- Klippe specifically refers to cliffs or steep rock faces.
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Examples
Der Fels ragt aus dem Wasser.noun
The rock juts out of the water.
Ein großer Fels steht am Ufer.noun
A large rock stands on the shore.
Viele Kinder klettern auf den Fels.noun
Many children climb on the rock.
Hinter dem Felsen fanden wir gestern kurz Schutz vor dem Wind.noun
Behind the rock we found brief shelter from the wind yesterday.
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