pingo

derNoun

pingo (ice-cored hill)

Word details

German meaning
Ein Pingo ist ein eisgekernter Hügel, der in Permafrostgebieten entsteht.
English meaning
Pingo
Synonym
None
German example
In arktischen Landschaften sind Pingo oft auffällige Landmarken.
English example
In arctic landscapes, pingos are often striking landmarks.
Type
Noun
Article
der
Singular Form
der Pingo
Plural Form
die Pingos

Example sentences with “pingo”

  1. Ein Pingo entsteht durch gefrierendes Grundwasser. (A pingo is formed by freezing groundwater.)

Frequently asked questions

What is a Pingo?

A pingo is a geological term for an earth-covered ice hill found in Arctic and subarctic regions. It is a masculine noun (der Pingo).