This is the 8544th most frequent German word.
klippe
Cliff or crag.
'Klippe' is used here to refer to a natural rock formation, such as a steep, vertical cliff.
Die Klippe war hoch und gefährlich.
The cliff was tall and dangerous.
'Klippen' metaphorically refers to challenges or obstacles within a conversation or negotiation.
Wir umgingen die Klippen in der Diskussion.
We avoided the pitfalls in the discussion.
'Klippe' indicates a rocky outcrop or barrier in a maritime context.