Flachküste

flat coast, low-lying coastline

noun FLAKH-kues-teh Rare

Usage Note

Flachküste denotes a gently sloping, low-elevation coastline, as opposed to Steilküste (cliff coast). The German Baltic coast is largely a Flachküste. Plural Flachküsten.

Examples

"Die Flachküste Mecklenburg-Vorpommerns ist ideal für Familienurlaub."

Natural Translation

The flat coast of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern is ideal for family holidays.

Literal Translation

The flat-coast of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern is ideal for family-holiday.

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