Gletschersee

glacial lake

noun GLEH-tsher-zay Rare

Also means

glacial tarn

Usage Note

Gletschersee is a lake formed in a hollow scoured by a glacier or dammed by glacial deposits. The Königssee in Bavaria is a famous example. As glaciers recede, new Gletscherseen are forming in the Alps.

Examples

"Der Gletschersee schimmert in einem unglaublichen Türkisblau."

Natural Translation

The glacial lake shimmers in an incredible turquoise blue.

Literal Translation

The glacier-lake shimmers in an incredible turquoise-blue.

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