Bergsee

mountain lake

noun BERK-zay Rare

Usage Note

Bergsee is a lake at high altitude, often fed by glacial meltwater and typically cold and clear. Alpine Bergseen like the Königssee are popular destinations. Plural Bergseen.

Examples

"Das Wasser des Bergsees war eisig kalt und kristallklar."

Natural Translation

The water of the mountain lake was ice-cold and crystal clear.

Literal Translation

The water of-the mountain-lake was ice-cold and crystal-clear.

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