German Conversation · Level 30
89 words
German word
Fels
Pronunciation
IPA/fɛls/
Meaning
- masculine nounrock
Example
Ich sehe den Fels am Strand.
I see the rock on the beach.
More examples
Sie sitzen auf dem Fels am Meer.
They sit on the rock by the sea.
Core concept
A solid rocky outcrop that marks the landscape rather than an object normally handled or carried.
Common phrases
ein Fels in der Brandung
a rock in the breakers
am Fels sitzen
sit on the rock
Similar words
Felsen: A cluster of large rocks forming a rugged mass or rocky projection.
Stein: A small stone or pebble that can often be held in one hand.
Felsblock: A large isolated rock mass that could be rolled or moved.
Klippe: A steep rocky cliff at the edge of a coast or valley.
Definition in German
Großer, fester Gesteinsblock oder eine steile Gesteinswand, meist massiver und weniger beweglich als ein Stein.
Word origin
Fels developed from older German forms including Old High German fels and Middle High German vels, retaining the traditional sense of a substantial natural rock formation.
Usage tips
- The compound Felswand means a rock face, while Steinwand usually means a wall constructed from stone.