Berg
/bɛrk/masculine
The German word for mountain is Berg.
Berg is a masculine noun used to describe a large mass of earth and rock.
Meaning: large mass of earth and rock (noun)
Which one should you use?
While Berg refers to a single mountain, the word Gebirge is used specifically to refer to a mountain range or a group of mountains. Additionally, Berglein can be used to describe a smaller or less significant mountain.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Southern Germany and Austria, the term Alm is used to refer to a higher, grassy mountain pasture.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of Berg is Berge.
How do you pronounce it?
/bɛrk/
Did you know?
- The English word 'berry' is an unexpected distant relative of the German Berg, sharing the same Proto-Germanic root.
- The German word Berg is the root of the common surname Bergmann, which literally means 'mountain man' or 'miner'.
- While Berg is the standard term, people in the Alps often use the term Gipfel to talk specifically about the very top or the summit of a mountain.
Examples in context
- Der Berg ist grün.The mountain is green.This sentence is useful for describing the color of the Berg.Tatoeba #978124 by Esperantostern, translation #963699 by Eevee
- Wie hoch ist der Berg?How high is the mountain?This sentence is useful for asking about the height of the Berg.Tatoeba #1044002 by Esperantostern, translation #47719 by CK
- Schaue auf diesen Berg.Look at that mountain.This sentence is useful for directing attention toward a specific Berg.Tatoeba #1688086 by Esperantostern, translation #68358 by CK
- Der Zug fährt durch die BergeThe train travels through the mountains
- Die Alpen sind ein bekanntes Gebirge in EuropaThe Alps are a famous mountain range in Europe
- Wir erreichten den Gipfel des BergesWe reached the summit of the mountain
- Die Kühe grasen auf der AlmThe cows graze on the mountain pasture
- Lass uns in die Berge fahren und wandern!Let's go to the mountains and hike!
- Es war fantastisch! Wir sind den ganzen Tag die Gipfel hinuntergefahren.It was fantastic! We went down the peaks all day long.
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Example conversation
Hannah and Julian are planning a hiking trip.
- HannahWollen wir den Berg besteigen?Do we want to climb the mountain?
- JulianJa, der Berg sieht toll aus.Yes, the mountain looks great.
- HannahNimm bitte deine Wanderschuhe mit.Please bring your hiking boots.
- JulianAlles klar, ich bin bereit.All right, I am ready.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “mountain” translations and entries Berg, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Berg, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
