das Geröll
Translation
scree, rubble, debris, shingle
Examples
Der Wanderweg war mit Geröll bedeckt.
The hiking trail was covered with scree.
Ein Steinschlag löste eine Menge Geröll aus.
A rockfall triggered a lot of debris.
Grammar Patterns
to be covered with scree ((mit+3)) The path is covered with scree. Der Weg ist mit Geröll bedeckt.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Schutt, Trümmer, Gestein
Etymology
Related to 'rollen' (to roll). The 'Ge-' prefix indicates a collection, so it means 'a collection of things that have rolled down', i.e., stones.
Memory Tips
Imagine stones 'roll'ing down a mountain to form 'Geröll'.