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

a.large natural elevation of land

Die Alpen sind bekannte Berge in Europa.The Alps are well-known mountains in Europe.

2.a large amount or mass of something(figurative)

a.a huge pile or quantity (metaphorical)

Sie hat Berge von Arbeit auf ihrem Schreibtisch.She has mountains of work on her 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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