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Gebirgsregion

mountain region

noun ge-BIRKS-re-gyohn Rare

Usage Note

Gebirgsregion is a broad geographic area characterised by mountain terrain. The term is used in tourism, meteorology, and regional planning; distinguished from the more precise Gebirge (a specific mountain range).

Examples

"In der Gebirgsregion können die Temperaturen nachts auch im Sommer unter null fallen."

Natural Translation

In the mountain region temperatures can drop below zero even in summer at night.

Literal Translation

In the mountain region can the temperatures at night even in summer below zero fall.

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