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Saale

Saale

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A river in central Germany that flows north to join the Elbe
  • proper noun
: Saale
  • The Saale valley is famous for its picturesque landscapes and vineyards.

Examples

  • After heavy rain, the Saale often overflows its banks in several towns.

  • The Saale River flows gently through the picturesque landscape of central Germany.

  • Many historic castles can be found along the course of the Saale in Germany.

  • The Saale is known for its beautiful scenery.

  • Many tourists visit the Saale every summer.

  • Many tourists enjoy boating on the Saale, which is known for its scenic views.

  • On our trip, we stopped to take photos of the historic bridges over the Saale River.

Synonyms

Saale River
vsSaale
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A river in central Germany that flows north to join the Elbe

is identical in meaning but usually omits the word river in the name

Compounds

Saale glaciation
  • Specialized
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A large ice age in northern Europe before the last one that leaves layers of soil and rock

Surface Forms

Saale main

Etymology

Saale is the name of a German river and probably comes from a very old word meaning 'water' or 'salt', similar to the English word sea. A helpful way to remember it is to think of Saale as a name that points to water, which is why it is used for a river.