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der Same, -n

Sami

Ein Wort, das zeigt, dass zwei oder mehr Dinge gleich sind oder genau so wie etwas anderes.

Definition & Meaning

The German noun der Fels (plural: die Felsen) refers to a large, solid mass of rock, typically one that protrudes from the ground or forms a cliff. It can refer to:

  1. A large, natural stone formation or crag that is part of a mountain or a coastal landscape.
  2. A metaphorical expression for something that is immovable, firm, or reliable (e.g., "a rock in the surf").

In the form der Fels in der Brandung, it is a common idiom meaning a person who remains calm and supportive during a time of great crisis or turmoil.

Grammar & Word origin

  • Grammar: Masculine noun. In the nominative singular, it is der Fels (sometimes shortened to der Fels or declined with an 'n' as der Felsen). In the plural, it is die Felsen.
  • Word origin: It originates from the Old High German felso. It is etymologically related to the English word "fell" (meaning a hill or mountain, often used in Northern England) and the Old Norse fjall.

Synonyms & antonyms

Synonyms:

  • der Stein Same (though Stein is usually smaller)
  • das Gestein Same
  • die Klippe Same
  • der Brocken Same

Antonyms:

  • der Sand Same
  • die Erde Same
  • das Wasser Same

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Examples

Die Samin erzählt von ihrer Kultur.noun

The Sami person talks about her culture.

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