English–German

“mountain” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/bɛɐ̯k/

Example

Wir sehen die Berge.

We see the mountains.

Illustration for Berg (mountain)

How to say “mountain” in German

“Mountain” in German is Berg.

A steep natural mass whose rocky bulk towers over the nearby landscape.

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

Example sentences with Berg

Am Wochenende wandern wir auf den Berg.

At the weekend, we hike up the mountain.

Tips for using Berg

  • In den Bergen refers to a mountainous area, while auf den Berg usually indicates movement onto a particular mountain.

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