alpin
Alpine
Relating to or originating from the Alps, the high mountain range in Europe.
EXAMPLE
Die alpine Landschaft in der Schweiz ist atemberaubend.
The Alpine landscape in Switzerland is breathtaking.
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Meanings
alpin
alpine
Generally relating to high mountains or the conditions at high altitudes.
EXAMPLE
Nur wenige Pflanzen können in diesem rauen alpinen Klima überleben.
Only a few plants can survive in this harsh alpine climate.
alpin
alpine
Relating to alpine skiing, in which you ski down mountain slopes, as opposed to Nordic skiing.
EXAMPLE
Sie startet bei den Olympischen Spielen in den alpinen Disziplinen Abfahrt und Slalom.
She is competing at the Olympic Games in the alpine disciplines of downhill and slalom.
Usage tips
Word family
The adjective 'alpin' (alpine) is derived directly from the name of the mountain range 'die Alpen' (the Alps). Anything that has to do with the Alps can be described as alpin.
EXAMPLE
Viele alpine Pflanzen sind an extreme Wetterbedingungen angepasst.
Many alpine plants are adapted to extreme weather conditions.
Context clue
The context makes clear which meaning is intended. If it is about geography, the Alps are meant. If it is about biology or geology, it often refers to high mountains in general. In a sports context, 'alpin' (alpine) always refers to skiing.
EXAMPLE
Die alpine Flora ist einzigartig.
The alpine flora is unique.
Typical combinations
In a sports context, 'alpin' (alpine) is almost always used in fixed combinations. Typical examples are 'alpiner Skisport' (alpine skiing), 'alpine Disziplinen' (alpine disciplines), or 'alpiner Weltcup' (Alpine World Cup).
EXAMPLE
Die alpinen Skiwettbewerbe finden dieses Jahr in Österreich statt.
The alpine ski competitions are taking place in Austria this year.
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