No. 4,957 in German
alp
A nightmare or an oppressive dream.
In a sentence
Die Alpen sind ein beeindruckendes Gebirge in Europa.
The Alps are an impressive mountain range in Europe.
Here, 'Alpen' refers to the mountain range naturally named 'Alps'.
Nach der langen Wanderung fühlte ich mich wie nach einem Alptraum.
After the long hike, I felt as if after a nightmare.
In this sentence, 'Alptraum' signifies 'nightmare,' leveraging 'Alp' metaphorically connected to distress or discomfort.
Eine Alp ist ein traditioneller Begriff für eine Alm oder eine Weide in den Bergen.
An 'Alp' is a traditional term for an alpine pasture or meadow in the mountains.
Here, 'Alp' represents a specific term used for alpine grazing meadows or pastures in certain dialects.
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