Küstenabschnitt

coastal section, stretch of coastline

noun KUES-ten-ahp-shnit Rare

Usage Note

Küstenabschnitt is a defined portion of a coastline used in administrative, scientific, or tourism contexts. Authorities divide coasts into Küstenabschnitte for flood protection planning and beach management.

Examples

"Dieser Küstenabschnitt ist wegen seiner Steilklippen bei Fotografen besonders beliebt."

Natural Translation

This coastal section is particularly popular with photographers because of its steep cliffs.

Literal Translation

This coastal section is because of its steep cliffs with photographers particularly popular.

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