NOUN

Berg/bɛʁk/mountain; hill

Berg is a German noun that means mountain or hill. It is pronounced /bɛʁk/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Berge".

Definitions

1.natural elevation of the earth's surface higher than a hill(geography)

a.large, prominent landform rising above the surrounding area

Die Zugspitze ist der höchste Berg Deutschlands.The Zugspitze is the highest mountain in Germany.

2.large pile or quantity of something(figurative)

a.very large amount

Nach den Ferien hatte ich einen Berg Arbeit auf dem Schreibtisch.After the holidays, I had a mountain of work on my desk.

Declension

Gendermasculine

SingularPlural
Nominativeder Bergdie Berge
Genitivedes Bergsder Berge
Dativedem Bergden Bergen
Accusativeden Bergdie Berge

Frequently asked questions

What does "Berg" mean in English?
"Berg" means mountain or hill. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Berg"?
"Berg" is pronounced /bɛʁk/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Berg" der, die, or das?
"Berg" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
What is the plural of "Berg"?
The plural of "Berg" is "Berge".
What part of speech is "Berg"?
"Berg" is a noun in German.

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