Tropfstein
derNoundripstone; stalactite/stalagmite
English translations
- 01
stalactite
- 02
dripstone
Word details
- German meaning
- Eine Kalksteinformation, die durch das Abtropfen von kalkhaltigem Wasser in Höhlen entsteht.
- English meaning
- Dripstone
- Synonym
- Stalaktit, Stalagmit
- German example
- Die Tropfsteine in der Höhle waren beeindruckend.
- English example
- The dripstones in the cave were impressive.
- Type
- Noun
- Article
- der
- Singular Form
- der Tropfstein
- Plural Form
- die Tropfsteine
Related words
- Auftropfstein
dripping stone
- Tropfsteinhöhle
A dripstone cave is a cave in which stalactites and stalagmites have formed due to lime deposits.
- Auftropfstein
Dripstone
Example sentences with “Tropfstein”
Ein Tropfstein entsteht über Jahrtausende. (A dripstone forms over millennia.)
Frequently asked questions
Is Tropfstein masculine?
Yes, it is masculine (der). The plural is 'Tropfsteine'.