zerklüftet
rugged
Marked by many deep fissures, cracks, or ravines, giving it an irregular shape.
EXAMPLE
Die zerklüfteten Felsen bieten nur an wenigen Stellen einen sicheren Halt.
The rugged rocks provide a secure foothold in only a few places.
zerklüftet
rugged
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Meanings
Forms
After der, die, das
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nom. | -e | -e | -e | -en |
| acc. | -en | -e | -e | -en |
| dat. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
| gen. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
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After ein, eine
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nom. | -er | -e | -es | -en |
| acc. | -en | -e | -es | -en |
| dat. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
| gen. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
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Without article
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nom. | -er | -e | -es | -e |
| acc. | -en | -e | -es | -e |
| dat. | -em | -er | -em | -en |
| gen. | -en | -er | -en | -er |
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Usage tips
Word formation
'Zerklüftet' (rugged) is the participial adjective formed from the verb 'zerklüften' (to fissure / to break up). The prefix 'zer-' indicates extensive division or disintegration; as an adjective, the word describes a state or shape.
EXAMPLE
Die zerklüftete Oberfläche des Felsens erschwert den Aufstieg.
The rugged surface of the rock makes the ascent more difficult.
Typical collocations
'Zerklüftet' (rugged) is especially common when describing landscapes and rock formations. Typical collocations include 'zerklüftete Felsen' (rugged rocks), 'eine zerklüftete Küste' (a rugged coast), and 'ein zerklüftetes Gebirge' (a rugged mountain range).
EXAMPLE
An der zerklüfteten Küste gibt es viele kleine Buchten.
There are many small coves along the rugged coast.
Intensifying adverbs
Adverbs such as 'stark' (strongly) or 'tief' (deeply) often come before 'zerklüftet' (rugged) to emphasize the degree of ruggedness: 'ein stark zerklüftetes Gebirge' (a highly rugged mountain range), 'eine tief zerklüftete Küste' (a deeply fissured coast). The adjective comes before the noun and also after 'sein' (to be): 'Die Küste ist stark zerklüftet' (The coast is highly rugged).
EXAMPLE
Die Insel hat eine tief zerklüftete Küste mit vielen Felsen.
The island has a deeply indented coast with many rocks.
Das Gebirge ist stark zerklüftet, deshalb gibt es nur wenige Wanderwege.
The mountain range is highly rugged, so there are only a few hiking trails.
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