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kopje

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: /ˈkɒp.i/

KK: /ˈkɑːp.i/

noun
Definition

A small hill or mound, often found in open grasslands, particularly in Africa.


Example

The wildlife photographer set up his camera on the kopje to capture the sunset.


Conversation
Sloth A
Have you ever seen a kopje in the wild?
Sloth B
Yeah, they're pretty fascinating, especially how they pop up on the flat landscape.
Sloth A
I love how they create such unique habitats for wildlife.
Sloth B
Absolutely! I think the best views are from the top of a kopje.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
hill
mound
knoll
Antonyms
valley
plain
lowland
Root Explanation

The word 'kopje' originates from Dutch 'kopje', meaning a small hill or knoll. It refers specifically to a small hill or mound, often found in the landscape.

Memory Tip

Imagine a small hill or mound when you think of 'kopje', as it directly describes that feature in the landscape.

Visually Confused Words

No commonly confused words.

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