English–German

“bog” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/moːɐ̯/

Example

Viele Tiere leben im Moor.

Many animals live in the bog.

Illustration for Moor (bog)

How to say “bog” in German

“Bog” in German is Moor.

An open, soggy ground surface with peat underfoot and low, specialized plants adapted to poor soil.

Full entry for Moor: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Moor

Die Renaturierung des Moors verbessert oft den CO2-Haushalt.

The restoration of the bog often improves the CO2 balance.

Tips for using Moor

  • The plural is Moore with an umlaut, while the dative phrase is im Moor rather than im Moore in ordinary modern usage.

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