Noun
die Burg
Pronunciation: [bʊɐ̯k]
castle, fortification
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plural Burgen
Meanings
Noun
- castle, fortification
- beaver lodge
- sandcastle
Example sentence
Morgen machen wir einen Ausflug zur Burg von Osaka.
Tomorrow we are taking a trip to the castle of Osaka.
Word forms
singular
die Burg
plural
die Burgen
The four cases
Singular
Nominativedie Burg
Accusativedie Burg
Dativeder Burg
Genitiveder Burg
Plural
Nominativedie Burgen
Accusativedie Burgen
Dativeden Burgen
Genitiveder Burgen
Usage
- eine mittelalterliche Burg — a medieval fortified castle
- Burg / Schloss — a fortified castle / a palace or grand residence; usage can overlap
Auf dem Hügel stehen die Mauern einer alten Burg.
The walls of an old castle stand on the hill.