berg
/bɛrj/neuter
The Swedish word for mountain is berg.
berg is 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 specifically to a mass of rock, you might use fjäll to refer to the high-altitude, treeless mountain plateaus common in Scandinavia. Additionally, use berg for large, rocky masses rather than kulle, which is used for smaller, rounded hills.
How does it change in a sentence?
berg is a neuter noun. The indefinite plural form is the same as the singular indefinite form, berg. To say 'the mountain', use the definite form berget. To say 'the mountains', use the definite plural form bergen.
How do you pronounce it?
/bɛrj/
Did you know?
- The English word 'berg' in 'iceberg' is actually a linguistic relative of the Swedish berg, both sharing a root meaning 'mountain' or 'high place'.
- You might hear the term bergskam to describe a mountain ridge, which literally translates to 'mountain comb'.
- In Swedish, the term fjäll is used not just for the land, but for a specific way of life and culture called fjällkultur found in the northern regions.
Examples in context
- Hur högt är berget?How high is the mountain?This is useful for asking about the height of a mountain using berg.Tatoeba #11281926 by Pineapple, translation #47719 by CK
- Hur högt är detta berg?What is the height of this mountain?This is useful for asking about the height of this specific mountain using berg.Tatoeba #3098020 by KajsaKavat, translation #59180 by nava
- Titta på det där berget.Look at that mountain.This is useful for pointing out a mountain using berg.Tatoeba #10916443 by Sprakify, translation #68358 by CK
- Den nya jaktrutten går över bergen.The new hunting trail goes through the mountains.
- Låt oss åka upp till fjällen i helgen.Let's go up to the mountains this weekend.
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Example conversation
Linnea and Karl are looking at a landscape from a balcony.
- LinneaSer du det stora berget där borta?Do you see that large mountain over there?
- KarlJa, det är ett vackert berg.Yes, it is a beautiful mountain.
- LinneaJag vill vandra upp på berget.I want to hike up the mountain.
- KarlDet låter som en bra plan.That sounds like a good plan.
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.
