montan

mining-related

English translations

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    montane

Word details

German meaning
Zum Bergbau gehörig oder in den Bergen vorkommend.
English meaning
Montane
Synonym
bergmännisch
German example
Die montane Landschaft ist reich an Bodenschätzen.
English example
The montane landscape is rich in mineral resources.

Example sentences with “montan”

  1. Die montane Industrie ist wichtig. (The mining industry is important.)

Frequently asked questions

What does 'montan' refer to?

It comes from Latin 'mons' (mountain) and refers to the mining and metallurgy sectors.