low-lying

• Bezeichnet Land oder Gelände, das tief liegt, oft in der Nähe des Meeresspiegels oder eines Gewässers, und daher häufig überschwemmungsgefährdet oder feucht ist.

Describes land or an area that is situated at a low altitude, often near sea level or a body of water.

1. Low elevation above ground or sea levelB1formal

   Situated at a small height above the ground, horizon, or sea level.

   Tiefliegend

   • The low-lying clouds blocked the view of the mountain peaks.
   • Low-lying coastal areas are at risk of flooding during storms.
   • The plane flew over low-lying hills and valleys.

   Synonymedepressedflatlowlow-levellowlandsunken

   Antonymeelevatedhighloftyraised

2. Below normal levelB1formal

   Positioned or situated below the usual or average level.

   Niedrig gelegen

   • The low-lying fields were submerged after the heavy rain.
   • Low-lying regions often suffer from poor drainage.
   • The river overflowed into the low-lying farmland.

   Synonymedepressedlowsunken