German to English translations [PRO]
Science - Geology | | German term or phrase: Felsrippe | Der Jochenstein ist eine Felsrippe in der Donau unterhalb eines Kraftwerks, auf der eine Nepomukfigur als Patron der Donauschiffer steht.
I found the translation "rocky niche" but is there a better one I could use maybe?
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| | rock outcrop | Explanation:
One would have to see it, but from the description below it looks like a -- big, big rock!
http://www.world-ventures.com/Passau to Vienna ARR.htm
Following the northern bank, always close to the river, the path leads to the Germany/Austrian border . In front of you the legendary Rock of Jochenstein rises out of the Danube. Legend has it that this rock is the home of the water-nymph Isa, who is Loreley's sister. |
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Anton Baer
Slovakia
Local time: 13:18
| Grading comment I think I'll go for just "rock" to be on the safe side. Thanks to everyone and sorry for the delay in grading.
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30 mins confidence: peer agreement (net): +2 rock outcrop
Explanation:
One would have to see it, but from the description below it looks like a -- big, big rock!
http://www.world-ventures.com/Passau to Vienna ARR.htm
Following the northern bank, always close to the river, the path leads to the Germany/Austrian border . In front of you the legendary Rock of Jochenstein rises out of the Danube. Legend has it that this rock is the home of the water-nymph Isa, who is Loreley's sister.
| Anton Baer
Slovakia
Local time: 13:18
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| | Grading comment | I think I'll go for just "rock" to be on the safe side. Thanks to everyone and sorry for the delay in grading. |
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34 mins confidence: boulder
Explanation:
"Jochenstein Rock, Upper Austria, a **boulder** in the Danube, below Ried Castle, was incorporated into the Jochenstein power plant (Jochenstein, Donaukraftwerk..."
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