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10 Language-to-English DictionariesSchlucht
Pronunciation / Transliteration: shluht
"Die Wanderer stiegen in die Schlucht hinab, um den versteckten Wasserfall zu erkunden."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A deep, narrow valley or gorge, often with steep sides, typically formed by the erosion of water.
"The hikers carefully descended into the ravine to explore the hidden waterfall." - 2
A small stream or brook that flows through a ravine.
"The ravine was filled with the sound of rushing water from the stream below."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'ravine' originates from the French term 'ravine', which means a small stream or a deep, narrow gorge. It entered the English language in the late 17th century, reflecting the geographical features of the landscape.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Ravine" is said worldwide
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ravin
Transliteration: ra-van
"Les randonneurs ont descendu le ravin pour explorer la cascade cachée."
Schlucht
Transliteration: shluht
"Die Wanderer stiegen in die Schlucht hinab, um den versteckten Wasserfall zu erkunden."
ravine
Transliteration: ra-veen
"I escursionisti sono scesi nella ravine per esplorare la cascata nascosta."
ravina
Transliteration: ra-vee-na
"Los excursionistas descendieron a la ravina para explorar la cascada oculta."
ravina
Transliteration: ra-vee-na
"Os caminhantes desceram à ravina para explorar a cachoeira escondida."
गहरी घाटी
Transliteration: gehri ghaati
"यात्री गहरी घाटी में उतरकर छिपे हुए जलप्रपात की खोज में गए।"
峡谷
Transliteration: xiágǔ
"徒步旅行者小心翼翼地走进峡谷，探索隐藏的瀑布。"
협곡
Transliteration: hyeobgok
"하이커들은 숨겨진 폭포를 탐험하기 위해 협곡으로 조심스럽게 내려갔다."
渓谷
Transliteration: keikoku
"ハイカーたちは隠れた滝を探検するために渓谷に慎重に降りていった。"
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