zerklüftet

fissured, deeply cleft

adjective tser-KLUEF-tet Rare

Also means

rugged (of landscape)

Usage Note

Zerklüftet describes terrain or surfaces with deep cracks, crevices, or ravines. Used of cliffs, glaciers (zerklüftetes Eis), and old tree bark. It conveys dramatic, irregular splitting.

Examples

"Die zerklüftete Felswand war das Wahrzeichen des Nationalparks."

Natural Translation

The fissured rock face was the landmark of the national park.

Literal Translation

The fissured rock-wall was the landmark of the national park.

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