NOUN
dieBurg/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
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Burg | — |
| Genitive | der Burg | — |
| Dative | der Burg | — |
| Accusative | die 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.
