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Gebirgspass

mountain pass

noun ge-BEERKS-pahs Less Common
Travel & Places Movement

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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