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Muztagh Ata

Muztagh Ata

9.9
A very high snow-covered mountain in western China near the Indian border
  • proper noun
: Muztagh Ata
  • The snow-capped peak of Muztagh Ata towers over the surrounding landscape of Xinjiang.

Examples

  • Our expedition to Muztagh Ata required careful preparation due to its extreme altitude.

  • Many climbers dream of summiting Muztagh Ata because of its accessible slopes and stunning views.

  • Muztagh Ata is one of the highest peaks in the world.

  • Have you ever climbed Muztagh Ata?

  • Many climbers dream of summiting Muztagh Ata because of its accessible slopes and stunning views.

  • Our expedition to Muztagh Ata required careful preparation due to its extreme altitude.

  • The snow-capped peak of Muztagh Ata towers over the surrounding landscape of Xinjiang.

Synonyms

Muztagh
vsMuztagh Ata
9.9

A high mountain peak in the Kunlun Shan of western China near the Indian border

lists a higher elevation and specifies Xinjiang location
Muztag
vsMuztagh Ata
9.9

A high mountain peak in the Kunlun Shan range of western China near the Indian border, 7,282 meters high

gives the taller elevation in meters and feet

Surface Forms

Muztagh Ata main

Morphology

Muztagh + Ata

Because 'Muztagh' explicitly denotes a high mountain, a learner who knows that constituent would likely infer that Muztagh Ata refers to a mountain; however, the full referential meaning (the specific peak, height and location) cannot be derived from the parts alone. As a proper name the expression is partly compositional but largely referential and culturally specific, so its meaning is only partially predictable.

Etymology

Muztagh Ata comes from local Turkic words: muz 'ice', tagh 'mountain', and ata 'father'. Together they make the picture of a 'father of ice', a big snow-covered peak, so the name fits this high, icy mountain.