die Zugspitze
the Zugspitze Mountain
Language note: 'Spitze' means 'peak' or 'summit', and it's feminine, thus 'die'.
Culture note: The highest peak in Germany, offering skiing and breathtaking views.
Context: After exploring the castle, they decide to take a hiking trip to Germany's highest peak, which offers stunning landscapes.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
die
[dee]
the
A definite article used for feminine nouns in German.
Die Blume ist schön.
The flower is beautiful.
Zugspitze
[TSOOK-shpit-ze]
Zugspitze
The highest peak in Germany located in the Alps.
Die Zugspitze ist der höchste Berg Deutschlands.
The Zugspitze is the highest mountain in Germany.
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