Burg

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See also: burg and -burg

German

Etymology

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From Old High German burg, from Proto-Germanic *burgz, from Proto-Indo-European *bʰérǵʰ-s, a form of Proto-Indo-European *bʰerǵʰ- (“fortified elevation”). Compare Dutch burcht, English borough, ‑bury, Danish borg.

Pronunciation

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Noun

Burg f (genitive Burg, plural Burgen or Bürge)

  1. castle, fortification

Usage notes

The plural form Bürge is archaic and completely out of usage.

Declension

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Derived terms

Derived terms

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See also

Further reading

  • “Burg” in Duden online
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