flach

flat; shallow

English translations

  1. 01

    flat

  2. 02

    shallow

  3. 03

    low

Word details

German meaning
Eine geringe Ausdehnung in der Höhe oder Tiefe habend.
English meaning
Flat
Synonym
eben, plan
German example
Das Land ist hier sehr flach.
English example
The land is very flat here.
Comparative
flacherSuperlative: am flachsten
Opposite of
shallow (wide and not deep)tiefOpposite of: flat (wide and not high)hochOpposite of: not steep, having little slope, comparatively plane and levelsteilOpposite of: vapid, shallow (lacking intellectual depth or refinement)tiefgeistig / tiefsinnig

Example sentences with “flach”

  1. Das Wasser ist hier sehr flach. (The water is very shallow here.)

Frequently asked questions

Is 'flach' used for geography?

Yes, it describes both physical objects and landscapes.