English–German

“gap” in German

German

AlsoLücke

Pronunciation

IPA/klʊft/

Example

Es gibt große Klüfte zwischen Stadt und Land.

There are large gaps between the city and the countryside.

Illustration for Kluft (gap)

How to say “gap” in German

“Gap” in German is Kluft.

Two regions or groups stand on opposite sides of a narrow but difficult-to-cross opening.

Full entry for Kluft: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Kluft

Politische Maßnahmen sollen helfen, eine Kluft zu überwinden.

Political measures should help overcome a gap.

Tips for using Kluft

  • Compared with Unterschied, Kluft suggests a serious separation rather than an ordinary difference, especially in formal or public discussion.

Other German words for “gap”

Zwischen den Ziegeln sieht man Lücken.

You can see gaps between the bricks.

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