der Gipfel
Translation
summit, peak, pinnacle, summit meeting
Examples
Wir erreichten den Gipfel des Berges.
We reached the summit of the mountain.
Der politische Gipfel findet in Berlin statt.
The political summit is taking place in Berlin.
Das ist der Gipfel der Frechheit!
That's the height of impertinence!
Grammar Patterns
the summit of ((sth.)) the summit of sth. We reached the summit of the mountain.
on the summit on the summit It was very windy on the summit.
Similar Words
Synonyms: die Spitze, der Höhepunkt; Antonyms: das Tal, die Basis
Etymology
From Middle High German 'gipfel', meaning the top part of something.
Memory Tips
Remember it has two main meanings: the physical 'peak' of a mountain and the metaphorical 'summit' meeting of leaders.