NOUN

Burg/bʊʁk/castle; fortress

Burg is a German noun that means castle or fortress. It is pronounced /bʊʁk/. As a noun it takes the article "die".

Definitions

1.a large, fortified building or complex, often from the Middle Ages(architecture, history)

a.castle or fortress built for defense

Die Burg thront auf einem Hügel über der Stadt.The castle towers on a hill above the city.

b.medieval residence of nobility

Viele deutsche Burgen sind heute beliebte Ausflugsziele.Many German castles are popular excursion destinations today.

Declension

Genderfeminine

SingularPlural
Nominativedie Burg
Genitiveder Burg
Dativeder Burg
Accusativedie Burg

Frequently asked questions

What does "Burg" mean in English?
"Burg" means castle or fortress. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Burg"?
"Burg" is pronounced /bʊʁk/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Burg" der, die, or das?
"Burg" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
What part of speech is "Burg"?
"Burg" is a noun in German.

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