German word

Rheintal

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈʁaɪ̯nˌtaːl/

Meaning

  • neuter nounRhine Valley

Example

In den Rheintälern wachsen viele Weinreben.

Many grapevines grow in the Rhine valleys.

Illustration for Rheintal (Rhine Valley)

More examples

Im Rheintal finden jedes Jahr Weinlesefeste statt.

Wine harvest festivals are held every year in the Rhine Valley.

Core concept

A river valley running beside the Rhine, with vineyards often covering its slopes.

Common phrases

  • im Rheintal

    in the Rhine Valley

  • entlang des Rheintals

    along the Rhine Valley

Similar words

Fluss: A long natural channel through which water flows in one direction.
Tal: A long, low area of land surrounded by higher ground.
Ufer: Land bordering a river or lake at the water's edge.
Weinbaugebiet: A region where grapes are grown and wine is produced.

Definition in German

Ein Tal entlang des Rheins, meist mit Weinbergen an den Hängen.

Word origin

Rheintal is a compound of Rhein, the river name from Latin Rhenus, and Tal, an inherited Germanic word for valley.

Usage tips

  • The plural is Rheintäler, with an umlaut and an ending change rather than a simple added -s.

Related words

  • RheintalregionRhine Valley regionnoun
  • RheintalbahnRhine Valley Railwaynoun

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