Kliff

cliff, sea cliff

noun KLIF Rare

Origin: from Low German/English 'cliff'

Usage Note

Kliff refers specifically to a coastal cliff eroded by the sea, common on the North Sea and Baltic coasts of Germany. It differs from the more general Fels or Felswand. Plural Kliffe.

Examples

"Die weißen Kliffe auf Rügen sind das Wahrzeichen der Insel."

Natural Translation

The white cliffs on Rügen are the island's landmark.

Literal Translation

The white cliffs on Rügen are the landmark of the island.

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