die Klippe, -n
cliff
The German word "Klippe" is a noun that means "cliff" or "crag". It refers to a steep rock face, typically by the sea. The root of the word can be connected to similar terms in various languages denoting a steep and jagged rock.
Similar words in German include "Fels" (rock), "Steilhang" (steep slope), and "Felswand" (rock wall or cliff).
Difference:
- "Fels" is a more general term for rock or boulder, and does not necessarily imply being by the sea.
- "Steilhang" specifies a steep slope, which could be composed of soil or vegetation, in addition to rock.
- "Felswand" often refers to a rock face, stressing the vertical stretch more than proximity to the sea, though it can be similar in depiction.
"Klippe" specifically connotes the combination of height and rugged formation, usually by the coast.
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Examples
Wir stehen auf der hohen Klippe.noun
We are standing on the high cliff.
Die Felsen sind nahe der Klippe.noun
The rocks are near the cliff.
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