Tiefebene

lowland plain, low-lying flatland

noun TEEF-ay-beh-neh Rare

Usage Note

Tiefebene refers to a broad, flat area at low elevation, such as the North German Plain (Norddeutsche Tiefebene). It contrasts with Hochebene or Plateau and is a standard term in German geography. Plural Tiefebenen.

Examples

"Die norddeutsche Tiefebene erstreckt sich von der Nordsee bis nach Polen."

Natural Translation

The North German Plain stretches from the North Sea to Poland.

Literal Translation

The North-German lowland-plain extends from the North Sea to Poland.

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