Karsee

derNoun

cirque lake (geology)

English translations

  1. 01

    cheese

Word details

German meaning
Ein kleiner See in einem Kar (einer durch Gletschererosion entstandenen Mulde in einem Gebirge).
English meaning
Tarn (corrie loch)
Synonym
Bergsee, Zirkussee
German example
Der Karsee glitzerte tiefblau unter der strahlenden Sonne.
English example
The tarn sparkled deep blue under the shining sun.
Type
Noun
Article
der
Singular Form
der Karsee
Plural Form
die Karseen

Example sentences with “Karsee”

  1. Der Karsee liegt hoch in den Bergen. (The cirque lake is located high in the mountains.)

Frequently asked questions

What is a 'Karsee'?

It is a lake formed in a cirque, a bowl-shaped depression created by glacial erosion.