der Felshang
Translation
rocky slope, rock face, cliffside
Examples
Der Weg führt an einem steilen Felshang entlang.
The path runs along a steep rocky slope.
Am Felshang wachsen seltene Pflanzen.
Rare plants grow on the rock face.
Grammar Patterns
an einem Felshang ((dat.)) along a rocky slope Der Weg führt an einem Felshang entlang.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Felswand (rock wall), Steilhang (steep slope)
Etymology
A compound word from 'Fels' (rock) and 'Hang' (slope). It literally means 'rock slope'.
Memory Tips
Think of it as a place where rocks 'hang' on the side of a mountain. Fels + Hang.