No. 2,279 in German
halbinsel
Peninsula: a piece of land almost surrounded by water or projecting out into a body of water.
In a sentence
Die Iberische Halbinsel ist ein Gebiet in Südeuropa.
The Iberian Peninsula is a region in Southern Europe.
Here, 'Halbinsel' refers to a specific geographical landform known as a peninsula.
Wir haben den Wanderweg entlang der Halbinsel gewählt.
We chose the hiking trail along the peninsula.
In this sentence, 'Halbinsel' is used to describe a location that defines the path of the hiking trail.
Die Maler zeigen ihre Werke, inspiriert von der örtlichen Halbinsel.
The painters showcase their works inspired by the local peninsula.
Here, 'Halbinsel' conveys a source of artistic inspiration based on a geographical feature.
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