Bergsattel

mountain saddle, col

noun BERK-zat-tel Rare

Usage Note

Bergsattel is the dip or notch between two mountain peaks, shaped like a riding saddle. It is the standard lay term for a mountain col used in hiking and geography. Plural Bergsättel.

Examples

"Am Bergsattel machte die Gruppe eine kurze Pause, bevor sie den Gipfel erklomm."

Natural Translation

At the mountain saddle the group took a short break before ascending the summit.

Literal Translation

At the mountain-saddle made the group a short pause, before they the peak climbed.

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