Glens Meaning in English

word · lemma: glen

US

ˈɡɫɛnz

GLENZ

UK

ɡlˈɛnz

GLENZ

Definition

Glens are narrow valleys, especially in Scotland or Ireland, that are often surrounded by mountains or hills.

Usage & Nuances

'Glen' is most commonly used in Scottish or Irish contexts, rarely outside of these regions. The plural is 'glens'. Not to be confused with 'glen' as a name. Often seen in place names (e.g., Glen Coe).

• Spanish: valle angosto (Escocia) - cañada
• Portuguese (BR): vale estreito (Escócia)
• Portuguese (PT): vale estreito (Escócia)
• Chinese (Simplified): 峡谷（主要指苏格兰狭谷）
• Chinese (Traditional): 峽谷（主要指蘇格蘭狹谷）
• Hindi: संकरी घाटियाँ (स्कॉटलैंड में)
• Arabic: وِدْيان ضَيِّقَة (خاصة في اسكتلندا)
• Bengali: নৈপথ্য ঝরণা - পাহাড়ি উপত্যকা (স্কটল্যান্ড/আয়ারল্যান্ড)
• Russian: Глены (узкие долины)
• Japanese: 峡谷（スコットランドやアイルランドの谷）
• Vietnamese: thung lũng hẹp (ở Scotland/Ireland)
• Korean: 글렌 (스코틀랜드/아일랜드의 좁고 긴 계곡)
• Turkish: dar vadiler (İskoçya/İrlanda)
• Urdu: تنگ گھاٹیاں (اسکotland/آئرلینڈ)
• Indonesian: ngarai sempit (Skotlandia/Irlandia)

Example Sentences

Many tourists visit the beautiful glens of Scotland.

basic

The river flows quietly through the green glens.

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There are many wild animals living in the glens.

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We spent our vacation hiking through some remote glens far from the city.

natural

Local legends say the glens are haunted by ancient spirits.

natural

Photographers love capturing the misty mornings in the Scottish glens.

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