German Conversation · Level 20
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German word
Tal
Pronunciation
IPA/taːl/
Meaning
- neuter nounvalley
Example
Das Tal ist tief und grün.
The valley is deep and green.
More examples
Am Talrand stehen alte Bäume.
Old trees stand at the edge of the valley.
Core concept
A broad hollow landscape framed by hills, with its floor stretching between them.
Common phrases
am Talrand
at the edge of the valley
ein Tal erkunden
explore a valley
vom Tal aus
from the valley
Similar words
Schlucht: A narrow, deep landform with steep sides.
Fluss: A natural watercourse flowing in one direction.
Berg: A high natural rise of rock or earth above its surroundings.
Definition in German
Tal bezeichnet eine tiefe, meist längliche Senke zwischen höheren Landflächen, in der oft ein Bach oder Fluss verläuft.
Word origin
The German noun Tal continues an Old High German form and shares a Germanic ancestry with English dale and Dutch dal.
Usage tips
- Im Tal describes a stationary location, while ins Tal describes movement into it; the prepositions select different cases.
Other meanings
- hollownoun
Opposites
- Bergmountainnoun
Related words
- Talwegvalley pathnoun
- talwärtsvalleywardadverb