No. 8,544 in German
klippe
Cliff or crag.
In a sentence
Die Klippe war hoch und gefährlich.
The cliff was tall and dangerous.
'Klippe' is used here to refer to a natural rock formation, such as a steep, vertical cliff.
Wir umgingen die Klippen in der Diskussion.
We avoided the pitfalls in the discussion.
'Klippen' metaphorically refers to challenges or obstacles within a conversation or negotiation.
Das Boot strandete an einer Klippe im Meer.
The boat stranded on a cliff in the sea.
'Klippe' indicates a rocky outcrop or barrier in a maritime context.
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