Bergwerk

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German[edit]

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Etymology[edit]

From Middle High German bercwerc. Equivalent to Berg (mountain) +‎ Werk (works).

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ˈbɛrkˌvɛrk/, [ˈbɛʁkˌvɛʁk], [ˈbɛɐ̯kˌvɛɐ̯k], [-ˌʋ-]
  • IPA(key): /ˈbɛrçˌvɛrk/ (northern and central Germany, now chiefly colloquial)
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Noun[edit]

Bergwerk n (strong, genitive Bergwerks or Bergwerkes, plural Bergwerke)

  1. mine, colliery, pit

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Further reading[edit]

  • Bergwerk” in Duden online
  • Bergwerk” in Digitales Wörterbuch der deutschen Sprache