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fjord
A narrow and deep arm of the sea that extends far inland, is surrounded by steep rock walls, and was formed by glacier movements during the Ice Age.
Die Schiffsreise durch die norwegischen Fjorde war atemberaubend.
The boat trip through the Norwegian fjords was breathtaking.
'Fjord' is a loanword from the Scandinavian languages, especially Norwegian. This explains why the word is used in German mainly in connection with countries like Norway or also New Zealand.
Die Landschaft in Westnorwegen ist von tiefen Fjorden geprägt.
The landscape in western Norway is shaped by deep fjords.
To describe movement through a fjord, you use the preposition 'durch' (through). To describe a place on the coast of a fjord, you use 'an' with the dative.
Wir sind mit einem kleinen Boot durch den Fjord gefahren.
We traveled through the fjord in a small boat.
The word 'Fjord' (fjord) is often combined with adjectives such as 'tief' (deep), 'steil' (steep), or 'norwegisch' (Norwegian). It frequently appears in contexts such as 'Kreuzfahrt' (cruise), 'Schiffsreise' (boat trip), or 'Wanderung' (hike).
Eine Kreuzfahrt durch die norwegischen Fjorde ist ein unvergessliches Erlebnis.
A cruise through the Norwegian fjords is an unforgettable experience.
bay
Bucht is the general term for a curved part of the sea that extends into the land. A Fjord is a specific, narrow and deep form with steep rock walls that was formed by glaciers. Use “Fjord” only when these features define the coastal inlet.
Der schmale Fjord reicht tief zwischen die steilen Felswände.
The narrow fjord extends deep between the steep rock walls.
Die breite Bucht reicht weit zwischen die flachen Küstenhügel.
The wide bay extends far between the low coastal hills.
