die Küste, -n
coast
Das ist der Rand eines Landes, wo das Land direkt an das Meer oder einen Ozean grenzt.
The German word "Küste" is a noun that means "coast" or "shore". It refers to the land area adjoining a body of water, typically an ocean or sea. It is derived from the Latin word "costa," which means "rib" or "side," in relation to the shoreline being the edge of land next to the water.
Similar words in German include "Ufer" (bank or riverside), "Strand" (beach), and "Küstenregion" (coastal region).
The difference among these terms lies in their specific meanings: "Küste" refers to the general area along an ocean or sea, "Ufer" pertains more specifically to the edges of rivers or lakes, and "Strand" denotes the beach area, usually sandy, along the coastal line.
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Examples
Die Küste ist wunderschön im Sommer.noun
The coast is beautiful in the summer.
An der Küste weht immer eine frische Brise.noun
At the coast there is always a fresh breeze blowing.
Am Meer entlang erstreckt sich die schöne Küste.noun
The beautiful coast stretches along the sea.
Die Küste ist bei Touristen sehr beliebt.noun
The coast is very popular with tourists.
Viele Menschen besuchen die Küste im Sommer.noun
Many people visit the coast in the summer.
Wir wanderten gestern entlang ruhiger Küsten.noun
We hiked yesterday along quiet coasts.
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