De berg
Example: De berg is hoog en moeilijk te beklimmen.
Definition
"De berg" refers to a large natural elevation of the earth's surface, typically with steep sides and considerable height, often difficult to climb. It is commonly used to describe a mountain in Dutch, as in the phrase 'De berg is hoog en moeilijk te beklimmen.'
Etymology
The Dutch word "de berg" comes from the Old High German word 'berg,' meaning mountain or hill. This term is related to similar words in other Germanic languages, such as German 'Berg' and English 'berg,' which originally referred to a mountain or large hill. Did you know? The word 'berg' is often found in geographical names across Europe, highlighting its long-standing association with elevated terrain.
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"De berg" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (A1) - set 3", containing 104 commonly used words.
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