German - English (British) translations for "Kluft"
"Kluft" German translation
Translation
divide
Definition
Kluft
Part of speech
noun
Gender
feminine
Translations
This is is an experimental feature. Please report any issues.Meaning: gap
Es gibt eine Kluft zwischen den Generationen.
There is a gap between the generations.
Meaning: rift
Die politischen Parteien haben eine tiefe Kluft zwischen sich.
The political parties have a deep rift between them.
Meaning: chasm
Der Abgrund war so tief, dass niemand die Kluft überwinden konnte.
The chasm was so deep that no one could cross it.
Meaning: cleft
Der Berg hatte eine große Kluft in seiner Seite.
The mountain had a large cleft in its side.
Examples
This is is an experimental feature. Please report any issues.A1: Die Kluft zwischen Arm und Reich wird immer größer.
The gap between the rich and the poor is getting bigger.
A1: In der Kluft fand ich einen verlorenen Schatz.
I found a lost treasure in the crevice.
A2: Der Wanderer überquerte die Kluft mit einem Sprung.
The hiker jumped across the chasm.
B1: Die politische Kluft zwischen den beiden Parteien ist unüberbrückbar.
The political divide between the two parties is insurmountable.
B1: Nach dem Erdbeben entstand eine tiefe Kluft im Boden.
A deep fissure formed in the ground after the earthquake.
B2: Die Kluft zwischen den Generationen wird oft durch unterschiedliche Wertvorstellungen verursacht.
The generation gap is often caused by different values and beliefs.
C1: Trotz der gemeinsamen Sprache gibt es immer noch eine kulturelle Kluft zwischen den beiden Ländern.
Despite sharing a common language, there is still a cultural divide between the two countries.
C1: Die soziale Kluft kann durch gezielte Maßnahmen zur Armutsbekämpfung verringert werden.
The social gap can be reduced through targeted measures to combat poverty.
C2: Die Kluft zwischen den beiden Theorien wird in der wissenschaftlichen Gemeinschaft stark diskutiert.
The gap between the two theories is heavily debated within the scientific community.
Advanced Description
This is is an experimental feature. Please report any issues.The German noun 'Kluft' refers to a deep and narrow gap or fissure, often found in rocky terrains or mountainous regions. It can also describe a significant division or separation between two entities, such as social classes or groups.
In geological terms, a kluft is formed through the process of weathering and erosion, where water, wind, or ice gradually wear away at the rock surface, creating a long and narrow crevice. These natural formations can be found in various landscapes around the world.
Metaphorically, 'Kluft' can be used to describe a profound difference or divide between individuals or communities. It signifies a significant gap in understanding, beliefs, or values that hinders effective communication and cooperation.