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Nanga Parbat

Nanga Parbat

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A mountain in the western Himalayas in Kashmir that is 8,126 meters high
  • proper noun
: Nanga Parbat
  • Nanga Parbat is known as the 'Killer Mountain'.

Examples

  • Many climbers have perished trying to reach the summit of Nanga Parbat.

  • The breathtaking view of Nanga Parbat attracts adventurers from around the world.

  • Nanga Parbat is often called the 'Killer Mountain' due to its challenging conditions.

  • Have you ever climbed Nanga Parbat?

  • Nanga Parbat is famous for its treacherous slopes and breathtaking beauty.

  • While climbing, we were exhilarated by the sight of Nanga Parbat looming in the distance.

  • The annual expedition to Nanga Parbat attracts climbers from all over the globe.

Surface Forms

Nanga Parbat main

Morphology

Nanga + Parbat

The constituents here are non-English and not given in the dictionary entry, but if a learner did know the parts (Nanga ≈ 'naked/bare', Parbat ≈ 'mountain') the compound would transparently indicate a mountain (a 'naked/bare mountain'). However, as a proper name the specific referent, location and connotations (height, nickname 'Killer Mountain') are not fully predictable from the parts, so the relation is only partially transparent.

Etymology

Nanga Parbat comes from local words: nanga means 'naked' and parbat means 'mountain'. The image of a bare, exposed peak that faces strong storms helps explain why this very high mountain is famous and was called the 'Killer Mountain' for its danger.