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culminating

/ˈkʌlməˌneɪtɪŋ/ /ˈkʌlmɪˌneɪtɪŋ/

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verb

Kulminieren, seinen Höchststand erreichen

Of a heavenly body, to be at the highest point, reach its greatest altitude.

Examples :

"The sun was culminating at noon, casting the shortest shadows of the day. "

Die Sonne kulminierte um Mittag und warf die kürzesten Schatten des Tages.

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verb

Gipfel erreichen, gipfeln

To reach the (physical) summit, highest point, peak etc.

Examples :

"The semester was long and challenging, culminating in a difficult final exam. "

Das Semester war lang und herausfordernd und gipfelte in einer schwierigen Abschlussprüfung.

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Kulminieren, gipfeln

To reach a climax; to come to the decisive point (especially as an end or conclusion).

Examples :

"The class will culminate with a rigorous examination."

Der Kurs wird mit einer strengen Prüfung gipfeln.

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Kulminieren, gipfeln, abschließen

To finalize, bring to a conclusion, form the climax of.

Examples :

"The school year, filled with hard work and learning, is culminating in final exams next week. "

Das Schuljahr, gefüllt mit harter Arbeit und Lernen, gipfelt nächste Woche in den Abschlussprüfungen.

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