Gipfel

Meaning

  1. (masculine,strong) peak, pinnacle
  2. (masculine,strong) summit

Frequency

C1
Gender
♂️ Masculine
Pronounced as (IPA)
/ˈɡɪp͡fl̩/
Etymology

From early modern (15th century) güpfel, diminutive of Middle High German gupf, gupfe (“highest point”), with further origin uncertain; perhaps related to German Kuppe. Cognate with Hunsrik Gippel, Vilamovian gejwuł.

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Wie   hoch   ist   der   höchste   Gipfel   des   Gebirges ?

What is the height of the highest peak in the mountains?

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