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Bergkette

mountain range

noun BERK-ket-eh Rare

Also means

chain of mountains

Usage Note

Bergkette refers to a linear series of mountain peaks. It is interchangeable with Gebirgszug but slightly more poetic; used in both geography texts and literary descriptions of landscapes.

Examples

"Am Horizont zeichnete sich eine schneebedeckte Bergkette ab."

Natural Translation

On the horizon a snow-covered mountain range stood out.

Literal Translation

On-the horizon stood-out a snow-covered mountain-chain.

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