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Burg Translations, meanings and synonyms
"Burg" is used as noun with the meaning of "castle", "fortress" or "city".
Essential properties of "Burg"
Its most important properties are:
Properties
- Gender: feminine
- Singular: die Burg
- Plural: die Burgen
Meanings of "Burg" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms
It has the meanings and uses detailed below:
1.) "Fortified building (castle) from the Middle Ages"
- Definition: "Fortified building used in the Middle Ages for defense and residence of nobles or kings."
- Translation(s): castle, fortress
- Synonym(s): Festung, Schloss
- Related word(s): Burgfried, Burggraben
📝 Some usage examples:
- Die alte Burg steht noch immer auf dem Hügel.
- Wir besuchten eine mittelalterliche Burg während unseres Urlaubs.
- Die Burg wurde im 12. Jahrhundert erbaut.
2.) "Suffix in German city names"
- Definition: "Name of certain cities or towns in Germany, which have 'burg' in their name."
- Translation(s): city, town
- Synonym(s): Stadt, Ort
- Related word(s): Augsburg, Heidelberg, Würzburg, Regensburg
📝 Some usage examples:
- Wir fahren morgen nach Freiburg im Breisgau.
- Würzburg liegt am Main in Bayern.
- In Regensburg gibt es viele historische Gebäude.
3.) "Community or people of a town (archaic/poetic)"
- Definition: "A community or group of people living in a city or town (ancient or poetic use)."
- Translation(s): community, townspeople, burghers
- Synonym(s): Gemeinde, Stadt
- Related word(s): Bürger, Bürgerschaft
📝 Some usage examples:
- Die Burg versammelte sich zur Feier.
- In der Burg herrschte große Aufregung.
- Die Burg lebte in Frieden und Harmonie.