der Alp, -en
alpesi legelő
Ein sehr hoher Berg in Europa.
The German word "Alp" is a noun that refers to a mountain pasture or alpine pasture, typically a high-altitude meadow where cattle are grazed during the summer. It derives from the Celtic alp, related to the Alps mountain range.
Similar words:
- Alm – regional term (especially in Austria and Bavaria) for mountain pasture.
- Bergwiese – mountain meadow.
- Hochweide – high meadow or high pasture.
Difference:
"Alp" and "Alm" are largely synonymous, but "Alp" is more commonly used in Switzerland, while "Alm" is widespread in southern Germany and Austria. "Bergwiese" or "Hochweide" are more general terms for a mountain meadow but don’t specifically imply cattle grazing like "Alp" does.
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Auf der Alp wachsen bunte Blumen.noun
Az alpesi legelőn színes virágok nőnek.
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