Alpen
/ˈʔalpən/feminine, plural
The English phrase "alps" is Alpen in German.
Alpen is the name of the mountain range in Western Europe.
Meaning: a mountain range in Western Europe (name)
How does it change in a sentence?
Alpen is a feminine plural noun. In the genitive case, meaning "of the Alps", it uses the article der (e.g., der Alpen). When used after certain prepositions like in to indicate a location, it takes the dative plural article den (e.g., den Alpen).
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈʔalpən/
Did you know?
- In the Alpen region, the annual Alpabfahrt involves cows wearing elaborate floral crowns and massive bells to celebrate their descent to the valley.
- The term Alpen is closely related to the German word Alb, which can describe a mountainous upland. A famous example is the Schwäbische Alb, a range in southwestern Germany that is not part of the actual Alps.
- While Alpen refers to the range, the term Alm is used specifically for the high-altitude pastures where cattle graze in the summer.
Examples in context
- Wo sind die Alpen?Where are the Alps?This sentence is useful for asking about the location of the Alpen.Tatoeba #12545606 by Waldelfe, translation #9194873 by CK
- In den Alpen schneit es immer.It always snows in the Alps.This sentence is useful for describing the weather in the Alpen.Tatoeba #8318826 by Luiaard, translation #3259527 by CM
- Das ist eine Ansicht der Alpen.This is a view of the Alps.This sentence is useful for describing a view of the Alpen.Tatoeba #793158 by Manfredo, translation #55969 by CK
- Die Alpen sind ein beeindruckendes Gebirge in Europa.The Alps are an impressive mountain range in Europe.
- Ich studiere die geologische Entwicklung der Alpen.I am studying the geological evolution of the Alps.
- Die Flora und Fauna der Alpen sind äußerst vielfältig.The flora and fauna of the Alps are extremely diverse.
- Lass uns in die Alpen fahren und wandern gehen!Let's go to the Alps and go hiking!
- Ich habe seit meiner Kindheit die Alpen geliebt.I have loved the Alps since my childhood.
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Example conversation
Two friends are planning a hiking trip.
- FelixWollen wir in die Alpen fahren?Do we want to go to the Alps?
- LauraJa, die Alpen sind wunderschön.Yes, the Alps are beautiful.
- FelixIch liebe das Wandern in den Alpen.I love hiking in the Alps.
- LauraDas klingt nach einem tollen Plan!That sounds like a great plan!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “alps” translations and entries Alpen, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
