Gipfel/ˈɡɪp͡fl̩/summit; peak; top
Gipfel is a German noun that means summit, peak, or top. It is pronounced /ˈɡɪp͡fl̩/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Gipfel".
Definitions
1.the highest point of a mountain or hill(geography)
a.mountaintop
Wir standen auf dem Gipfel und genossen die Aussicht.—We stood on the summit and enjoyed the view.
2.the highest point or climax of something(figurative)
a.the highlight or culmination of a process or development
Der Streit erreichte seinen Gipfel, als beide Parteien laut wurden.—The conflict reached its peak when both parties began to raise their voices.
3.a formal meeting of top leaders(politics)
a.summit meeting
Der Klimagipfel findet dieses Jahr in Berlin statt.—The climate summit is taking place in Berlin this year.
Declension
Gendermasculine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Gipfel | die Gipfel |
| Genitive | des Gipfels | der Gipfel |
| Dative | dem Gipfel | den Gipfeln |
| Accusative | den Gipfel | die Gipfel |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Gipfel" mean in English?
- "Gipfel" means summit, peak, or top. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Gipfel"?
- "Gipfel" is pronounced /ˈɡɪp͡fl̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Gipfel" der, die, or das?
- "Gipfel" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
- What is the plural of "Gipfel"?
- The plural of "Gipfel" is "Gipfel".
- What part of speech is "Gipfel"?
- "Gipfel" is a noun in German.
