Schutzhütte

mountain refuge hut

noun SHOOTS-huet-te Rare

Usage Note

Schutzhütte is a shelter hut in the mountains, operated by alpine clubs like the Deutscher Alpenverein (DAV), providing overnight stays and meals for hikers and climbers. Reservations are necessary in high season. Plural Schutzhütten.

Examples

"Die Schutzhütte bot uns Schutz vor dem aufziehenden Gewitter."

Natural Translation

The mountain refuge hut sheltered us from the approaching storm.

Literal Translation

The shelter-hut offered us shelter before the approaching thunderstorm.

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