Gipfel
peak
The German word 'Gipfel' is used to refer to the highest point of a mountain or a range. It can also be used metaphorically to describe the highest point of something, like a career or a level of performance. For example, 'Der Gipfel seiner Karriere' means 'The peak of his career'.
Example sentences using: Gipfel
Wir gehen auf den Gipfel des Berges.
We are going to the summit of the mountain.
This sentence states the goal of reaching the top or the 'Gipfel' of the mountain, a common goal for those who like hiking and mountaineering.
Er hat den Gipfel seiner Karriere erreicht.
He has reached the peak of his career.
Here, 'Gipfel' is used metaphorically to represent the highest point or peak of someone's career, symbolizing great achievements or success.
Der Gipfel der Veranstaltung war das Feuerwerk.
The highlight of the event was the fireworks.
In this context, 'Gipfel' does not refer to a physical peak, but to the highlight or the top moment of an event, in this case the firework display.