Insel
island
Meaning of Insel
Land, das vollständig von Wasser umgeben ist
land completely surrounded by water
Pronunciation
Insel with English translation
Insel usage examples
Wir haben unseren Urlaub auf einer kleinen Insel verbracht.
We spent our vacation on a small island.
Die Insel ist nur mit dem Boot erreichbar.
The island can only be reached by boat.
Insel synonyms
What's the difference between Insel, Eiland, Halbinsel, Landzunge, Atoll, and Küsteninsel
A poetic or literary word for “island”; it sounds old-fashioned and is uncommon in everyday speech.
This is not an island, but land surrounded by water on three sides and connected to the mainland.
A narrow piece of land projecting into the water; it is part of the coast, not a separate island.
A ring-shaped coral island or group of islets around a lagoon; a special type of island.
An island near the coast, close to the mainland; it emphasizes location by the shore.
An island in a lake or river, not in the sea, but inland.
A sandy island; often small and low-lying, made mostly of sand.
An island formed by coral; usually found in the tropics and connected to coral reefs.
An island of volcanic origin; formed from volcanic rock or eruptions.
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Questions about this word
What does Insel mean?
land completely surrounded by water
How do you pronounce Insel?
Insel is pronounced [ˈɪnzl̩].
How is Insel used in a sentence?
We spent our vacation on a small island. Translation: Wir haben unseren Urlaub auf einer kleinen Insel verbracht.
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