Usage Note
Gebirgspass is a route over a mountain range, often just Pass in context. Alpine passes close in winter, so drivers check whether der Gebirgspass is open before crossing.
Examples
"Im Winter ist der Gebirgspass oft wegen Schnee gesperrt."
Natural Translation
In winter the mountain pass is often closed due to snow.
Literal Translation
In-the winter is the mountain-pass often because-of snow closed.
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