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“glacier” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈglɛtʃɐ/

Example

In den Alpen gibt es viele Gletscher.

There are many glaciers in the Alps.

Illustration for Gletscher (glacier)

How to say “glacier” in German

“Glacier” in German is Gletscher.

A blue-white river of ice slowly descending between mountain slopes.

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

Example sentences with Gletscher

Wir mussten wegen Spalten vorsichtig auf dem Gletscher gehen.

We had to walk carefully on the glacier because of crevasses.

Tips for using Gletscher

  • Gletscher is masculine, and its plural is also Gletscher, with no ending change.

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