val
word
/ˈvæl/
val
/ˈvæl/
val
Definition
A val is a small valley, usually a quiet low area between hills. It is a literary or poetic word and is not common in everyday English.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly seen in poetry, place names, or older writing. In normal conversation, people usually say 'valley'. It often suggests a peaceful, picturesque landscape.
Spanish: valle pequeño - hondonadaPortuguese (BR): vale pequeno - depressão do terrenoPortuguese (PT): vale pequeno - depressão do terrenoChinese (Simplified): 小山谷 - 洼地Chinese (Traditional): 小山谷 - 窪地Hindi: छोटी घाटी - नीची ज़मीनArabic: وادٍ صغير - منخفضBengali: উপত্যকা (কাব্যিক)Russian: ложок - долина (поэтич.)Japanese: 谷間（こくかん）- 谷（たに）（詩的）Vietnamese: thung lũng (thơ ca)Korean: 골짜기(문학적)Turkish: vadi (edebi) - dere (eski/şiirsel)Urdu: وادی (ادبی)Indonesian: lembah (puitis)
Example Sentences
A small river runs through the val.
basic
They built a house in the green val.
basic
The sheep grazed quietly in the val.
basic
The poem describes a misty val at sunrise.
natural
We found an old chapel hidden in the val.
natural
From the hilltop, the whole val looked peaceful and still.
natural