See also: gipfel

German

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Etymology

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From early modern (15th century) güpfel, diminutive of Middle High German gupf, gupfe (highest point), with further origin uncertain; perhaps related to German Kuppe. Cognate with Hunsrik Gippel, Vilamovian gejwuł.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈɡɪp͡fl̩/
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Noun

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Gipfel m (strong, genitive Gipfels, plural Gipfel)

  1. peak, pinnacle
  2. summit

Declension

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See also

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Further reading

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  • Gipfel” in Digitales Wörterbuch der deutschen Sprache
  • Gipfel” in Uni Leipzig: Wortschatz-Lexikon