Geröll

scree

noun ge-ROEL Rare

Origin: from rollen, to roll

Also means

rubble

Usage Note

Geröll is neuter and usually uncountable, naming loose rock debris on slopes or riverbeds. Hikers warn of a Geröllhalde (scree slope); for finer material use Schotter (gravel).

Examples

"Der Pfad war mit losem Geröll bedeckt."

Natural Translation

The path was covered with loose scree.

Literal Translation

The path was with loose scree covered.

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