cleft in German
cleft in German is Spalte, Riß — cleft means a narrow opening, crack, or V-shaped gap, especially in rock or in part of the body.
cleft in German
Spalte
An opening, fissure, or V-shaped indentation made by or as if by splitting.
Riß
An opening, fissure, or V-shaped indentation made by or as if by splitting.
What does "cleft" mean?
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noun A narrow opening, crack, or V-shaped gap, especially in rock or in part of the body.
"A small stream ran through a cleft in the hillside."
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adj Split or divided, especially by a deep crack or notch.
"The baby was born with a cleft lip that surgeons later corrected."
cleft in a sentence
- A small stream ran through a cleft in the hillside.
- He had a noticeable cleft in his chin.
- The baby was born with a cleft lip that surgeons later corrected.
- A cleft rock marked the entrance to the cave.
Common German translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "cleft" in German?
"cleft" in German is Spalte, Riß. cleft means: A narrow opening, crack, or V-shaped gap, especially in rock or in part of the body.
How do you use "cleft" in a sentence?
Example: "A small stream ran through a cleft in the hillside." In German, "cleft" is Spalte, Riß.
Are there other ways to say "cleft" in German?
Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "cleft": Spalte, Riß.
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