No. 6,055 in German
continental
Relating to or characteristic of the European continent.
In a sentence
Die kontinentale Küche bietet vielfältige Geschmacksoptionen.
Continental cuisine offers diverse flavor options.
Here, 'kontinentale' is used as an adjective to describe the type of cuisine, referring generally to dishes representative of European mainland traditions.
Das kontinentale Klima zeichnet sich durch heiße Sommer und kalte Winter aus.
The continental climate is characterized by hot summers and cold winters.
In this sentence, 'kontinentale' specifies a type of climate typically found in regions far from large bodies of water, emphasizing geographical characteristics.
Die kontinentalen Platten bewegen sich langsam über die Erdoberfläche.
The continental plates slowly move across the Earth's surface.
Here, 'kontinentalen' is used as an adjective describing the nature of tectonic plates, which relate to large landmass regions of the Earth's crust.
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