Skip to main content
Glite Dictionary
Dapsang

Dapsang

9.9
A very high mountain peak in the Karakoram in northern Kashmir, the world's second highest mountain
  • proper noun
translation icon : Dapsang
  • Dapsang is renowned as the second highest mountain in the world, towering at 28,250 feet.

Examples

  • The treacherous weather on Dapsang has claimed the lives of experienced mountaineers.

  • Many climbers dream of reaching the summit of Dapsang, which is known for its extreme challenges.

  • Dapsang, or K2, stands as a remote sentinel in the Karakoram Range.

  • The majestic Dapsang rises high above the surrounding valleys.

  • Have you ever seen Dapsang in person?

  • Climbers often prepare extensively for their ascent of Dapsang, due to its difficult terrain.

  • From the base camp, the view of Dapsang is breathtaking and inspires many adventurers.

Synonyms

K2
vsDapsang
9 5.8

A very high mountain on the Pakistan and China border, the world's second highest

is the fuller regional name that gives slightly different altitude wording
Godwin Austen
vsDapsang
9.8

A very high mountain in the Karakoram that is the second highest in the world

is the local name differing only by wording and a one foot altitude note
Mount Godwin Austen
vsDapsang
9.1

The second highest mountain in the world on the border of Pakistan and China, called K2

is described using a regional name locating it in northern Kashmir

Surface Forms

Dapsang main

Etymology

Dapsang is a local name used by people in the Karakoram for the mountain better known as K2. Remembering it as the mountain's native name helps you link the word to a huge, remote peak and its place as the world's second highest mountain.