höhlenreich
Translation
rich in caves, cavernous
Examples
Die Region ist für ihre höhlenreichen Berge bekannt.
The region is known for its mountains, which are rich in caves.
Wir wanderten durch eine höhlenreiche Landschaft.
We hiked through a cavernous landscape.
Grammar Patterns
((Noun)) + sein + höhlenreich (Noun) is rich in caves The area is rich in caves.
a höhlenreicher/höhlenreiches/höhlenreiche + ((Noun)) a cavernous (noun) We are visiting a cavernous region.
Similar Words
waldreich (rich in forests), wasserreich (rich in water)
Etymology
A compound adjective from 'Höhle' (cave) + 'reich' (rich).
Memory Tips
Literally means 'cave-rich'. Think of a landscape that is rich with caves.