Klippe

cliff

noun KLIP-pe Rare

Also means

rocky crag

Usage Note

Klippe is feminine (die Klippe). A steep rocky face, either coastal or inland; Kreidefelsen (chalk cliffs) on Rügen are among Germany's most iconic Klippen. Figuratively, eine Klippe umschiffen means 'to navigate around a problem'.

Examples

"Die weißen Klippen der Insel Rügen sind weithin sichtbar."

Natural Translation

The white cliffs of the island of Rügen are visible from far away.

Literal Translation

The white cliffs of the island Rügen are far-and-wide visible.

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