Usage Note
Flachland is a general term for low-lying, flat terrain. It is used colloquially and in geography to contrast hilly or mountainous areas, often with a slightly dismissive tone when used by people who prefer mountains. Plural Flachländer.
Examples
"Wer im Flachland aufgewachsen ist, findet die Alpen besonders beeindruckend."
Natural Translation
Those who grew up in the flatlands find the Alps particularly impressive.
Literal Translation
Who in the flatland grew-up, finds the Alps particularly impressive.
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