Küste
Meaning and Usage
"Küste" in German refers to a coast or shoreline, the area where the land meets the sea or a large body of water. It is used to describe the geographical features along the edge of a body of water.
Linguistic Analysis
"Küste" is a noun in German and does not have any specific prefix, root, or suffix. Its etymology can be traced back to the Middle High German word "kuste" and ultimately to the Old High German word "kūsta."
Comparisons between German and English
The word "Küste" is similar to the English word "coast" in both meaning and pronunciation.
Example Sentences
- Die Nordseeküste ist bekannt für ihre raue Schönheit. (The North Sea coast is known for its rugged beauty.)
- Wir verbringen unseren Urlaub an der italienischen Küste. (We are spending our vacation on the Italian coast.)
Memory Tips
Associate "Küste" with the image of a coastline to help remember its meaning.
Additional Vocabulary
- Die See (the sea)
- Der Strand (the beach)
- Das Ufer (the shore)
Gender and Plural (for nouns)
"Küste" is feminine, and its plural form is "Küsten."
Conjugation (for verbs)
Not applicable as "Küste" is a noun.