Krantz Meaning in English
word
ˈkɹænts
KRANTS
krænts
krants
Definition
A 'krantz' is a steep rock face or cliff, especially one common in South Africa. It refers to a high, rocky edge or escarpment.
Usage & Nuances
'Krantz' is originally from Afrikaans and is used mainly in South African English or in a geological context. Not common in everyday English outside these contexts. Often appears as 'Krantz' in place names or natural descriptions.
Spanish: acantilado - risco (geología, Sudáfrica)Portuguese (BR): penhasco - rocha íngreme (geologia, África do Sul)Portuguese (PT): penhasco - rochedo íngreme (geologia, África do Sul)Chinese (Simplified): 陡崖 - 陡峭岩壁（南非地质用语）Chinese (Traditional): 陡崖 - 陡峭巖壁（南非地質用語）Hindi: खड़ी चट्टान - पठार (दक्षिण अफ्रीकी भूविज्ञान)Arabic: جرف صخري - منحدر صخري (جيولوجيا جنوب أفريقيا)Bengali: উঁচু পাথুরে খাড়ি - খাড়া পর্বতশিলা (ক্রান্টজ)Russian: отвесная скала - обрыв (кранц)Japanese: 断崖（クランツ）- 切り立った崖（南アフリカ特有）Vietnamese: vách đá dốc đứng - vách núi (krantz)Korean: 가파른 절벽 - 크란츠 (남아공의 바위 벼랑)Turkish: dik kaya yamacı - uçurum (krantz)Urdu: کھڑی چٹان - پرت (کرانٹز)Indonesian: tebing curam - tebing berbatu (krantz)
Example Sentences
The hikers climbed up the krantz for a better view.
basic
A river flows at the base of the krantz.
basic
They took photos of the giant krantz in the nature reserve.
basic
Lions are sometimes seen resting on top of the krantz in the hot sun.
natural
The old farmhouse sits right beneath the Shadow Krantz.
natural
Local legends say treasures are hidden somewhere along the krantz.
natural