Landenge

isthmus

noun LANT-eng-er Rare

Origin: literally land-narrowness

Also means

neck of land

Usage Note

Landenge is feminine, joining Land and Enge (narrowness). It names a strip of land linking two larger areas, like the Landenge von Panama; the watery counterpart is a Meerenge (strait).

Examples

"Eine schmale Landenge verbindet die Inseln."

Natural Translation

A narrow isthmus connects the islands.

Literal Translation

A narrow isthmus connects the islands.

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