Kliff
dasNouncliff; steep rock face
English translations
- 01
cliff
- 02
precipice
Word details
- German meaning
- Ein Kliff ist eine steile, meist senkrechte Felswand an einer Küste.
- English meaning
- Cliff
- Synonym
- Steilküste
- German example
- Die Möwen nisten in den Felsspalten des Kliffs.
- English example
- The seagulls nest in the crevices of the cliff.
- Type
- Noun
- Article
- das
- Singular Form
- das Kliff
- Plural Form
- die Kliffe
Example sentences with “Kliff”
Das Kliff ragt steil aus dem Meer empor. (The cliff rises steeply from the sea.)
Frequently asked questions
Is Kliff a common word for cliff in German?
Yes, 'Kliff' is used, though 'Klippe' is more common for sea rocks. 'Kliff' specifically refers to a steep, vertical or overhanging rock face, often geological.