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alpen

|al-pen|

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/ˈælpən/

Alps-related

Etymology
Etymology Information

'alpen' originates from the German word 'Alpen', referring to the mountain range in Europe known as the Alps.

Historical Evolution

The term 'alpen' was borrowed from the German word 'Alpen', which directly refers to the Alps.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it referred specifically to the Alps, but it has come to describe anything resembling or related to the Alps.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

relating to the Alps or resembling the Alps.

The alpen scenery was breathtaking.

Synonyms

Last updated: 2025/07/02 21:36