Feminine

Klippe

Meaning

  1. (feminine) rock that is partly covered by (sea) water
  2. (feminine) cliff (steep rock face)
  3. (feminine) steep coast

Frequency

C2
Pronounced as (IPA)
/ˈklɪpə/
Etymology

In summary

From Middle High German klippe, borrowed from Middle Low German klippe or Middle Dutch clippe, ultimately from the root of Kliff (“cliff”). Cognate with Dutch klip, English cliff.

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