Berg: meaning, definitions and examples
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berg
[ bərg ]
geographical feature
The term 'berg' refers to a mountain or hill. It is often used in combination with other words to describe specific types of mountains or ice formations, such as 'iceberg', which is a large piece of freshwater ice that has broken off from a glacier or ice shelf and is floating in open water. 'Berg' can denote both natural landforms and larger formations in various contexts.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The mountain range is filled with stunning bergs.
- The iceberg was a massive berg drifting in the ocean.
Translations
Translations of the word "berg" in other languages:
🇵🇹 montanha
🇮🇳 पहाड़
🇩🇪 Berg
🇮🇩 gunung
🇺🇦 гора
🇵🇱 góra
🇯🇵 山 (やま)
🇫🇷 montagne
🇪🇸 montaña
🇹🇷 dağ
🇰🇷 산 (산)
🇸🇦 جبل (jabal)
🇨🇿 hora
🇸🇰 hora
🇨🇳 山 (shān)
🇸🇮 gora
🇮🇸 fjall
🇰🇿 тау
🇬🇪 მთა (mta)
🇦🇿 dağ
🇲🇽 montaña
Etymology
The word 'berg' originates from the Old High German word 'berg', which means 'mountain' or 'hill'. This word has its roots in the Proto-Germanic term '*bergho', which also denotes a high place or hill. The usage of 'berg' has evolved over time, often appearing in various languages such as Dutch, where 'berg' retains a similar meaning. In modern English, 'berg' is mostly used in specific contexts such as geology, climatology, and geography. The connection to ice formations, particularly the term 'iceberg', arises from the relationship between large ice masses and the geographical features resembling mountains in their structure. Thus, 'berg' encapsulates a natural element that has been significant in human culture and language throughout the centuries, primarily associated with majesty, elevation, and the power of nature.