glacier
der Gletscher, die Gletscher
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glacier
A large mass of ice that has formed from snow and slowly moves downhill under its own weight.
Durch den Klimawandel schmelzen die Gletscher in den Alpen besorgniserregend schnell.
Because of climate change, the glaciers in the Alps are melting at an alarmingly fast rate.
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Gletscher |
| genitive | des Gletschers |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Gletscher | die Gletscher |
| accusative | den Gletscher | die Gletscher |
| dative | dem Gletscher | den Gletschern |
| genitive | des Gletschers | der Gletscher |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
The word 'Gletscher' (glacier) is related to the adjective 'glatt' (smooth). It describes the smooth, shiny surface of large masses of ice.
Die Oberfläche des Gletschers reflektierte das Sonnenlicht.
The surface of the glacier reflected the sunlight.
Glaciers are often connected with certain verbs that describe their movement or change: 'schmelzen' (to melt), 'sich zurückziehen' (to retreat), 'fließen' (to flow), or 'kalben' (to calve, when large pieces of ice break off).
Der größte Gletscher der Region zieht sich jedes Jahr um mehrere Meter zurück.
The largest glacier in the region retreats by several meters every year.
The word 'Gletscher' (glacier) is used mainly in the fields of geography, tourism, and especially in discussions about climate change.
Eine Wanderung zum Gletscher ist eine beliebte Touristenattraktion.
A hike to the glacier is a popular tourist attraction.
