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precipice in German

precipice in German is Abgrund, Steilhang — precipice means a very steep cliff or drop.

precipice in German

Abgrund
noun
A very steep cliff.
Steilhang
noun
A very steep cliff.
Abgrund
noun
(figurative) The brink of a dangerous situation.

What does "precipice" mean?

  1. noun A very steep cliff or drop.
    "One wrong step and they would have fallen off the precipice."
  2. noun The edge of a dangerous or critical situation, used figuratively.
    "The company was standing on the precipice of bankruptcy."
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precipice in a sentence

  • One wrong step and they would have fallen off the precipice.
  • The company was standing on the precipice of bankruptcy.

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What is "precipice" in German?

"precipice" in German is Abgrund, Steilhang. precipice means: A very steep cliff or drop.

How do you use "precipice" in a sentence?

Example: "One wrong step and they would have fallen off the precipice." In German, "precipice" is Abgrund, Steilhang.

Are there other ways to say "precipice" in German?

Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "precipice": Abgrund, Steilhang.

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