In German
Berg
Meaning: mountain
Example sentences
Der Berg ist sehr hoch.
The mountain is very high.
Im Sommer wandern wir auf den Berg.
In summer we hike up the mountain.
Die Berge sind im Winter weiß.
The mountains are white in winter.
Grammar note
“Der Berg” is masculine. The plural is “die Berge”, with no umlaut and an -e ending.
Common mistake
Don't confuse “Berg” (mountain) with “Burg” (castle). Both are common words and the difference is only one vowel.
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What is the plural of “Berg”?
“Berge”, with an -e ending and no umlaut.
What is the German for “castle”?
“Die Burg”.