tarn
word
Definition
A "tarn" is a small mountain lake, usually formed by glaciers in high, rocky areas.
Usage & Nuances
"Tarn" is mainly used in British English and in geographic or poetic contexts. It's much less common in American English. Always refers to a natural, small lake in mountains—never a man-made or lowland pond.
Spanish: laguna de montaña - charca de alta montañaPortuguese (BR): lago de montanha - lago glacialPortuguese (PT): lago de montanha - lago glacialChinese (Simplified): 山塘 - 高山湖Chinese (Traditional): 山塘 - 高山湖Hindi: पर्वतीय झीलArabic: بركة جبلية - بحيرة جبليةBengali: পর্বত হ্রদ - টার্ন (পর্বত অঞ্চলের ছোট হ্রদ)Russian: горное озерцо - каровое озероJapanese: 山上湖 - ターン（山の小さな湖）Vietnamese: ao trên núi - hồ nhỏ trên núiKorean: 산지호 - 고산 호수Turkish: buzul gölü - dağ gölüUrdu: پہاڑی جھیل - چھوٹی پہاڑی جھیلIndonesian: danau kecil di gunung - telaga pegunungan
Example Sentences
The water in the tarn was clear and cold.
basic
After a tough climb, we relaxed by the cool tarn and had lunch.
natural
The hikers found a peaceful tarn at the top of the mountain.
basic
Fish live in the deep tarn near the glacier.
basic
You rarely see a tarn unless you hike high into the hills.
natural
The tarn reflected the clouds like a perfect mirror.
natural