noun
castle
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Burg: feminine noun meaning 'castle' or 'fortress', often medieval and fortified (distinct from Schloss, which is more palace-like). Plural Burgen. Common locatives: 'auf der Burg' or 'in der Burg' depending on context. Regular declension: die Burg, die Burgen. Often used in historical or touristic contexts.
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Die Burg auf dem Hügel ist sehr alt.
The castle on the hill is very old.
Die Touristen besichtigten die Burg, obwohl das Wetter schlecht war.
The tourists visited the castle, although the weather was bad.
Die alte Burg thront auf einem Hügel über der Stadt.
The old castle towers on a hill above the city.
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imagine stone walls and towers on a hilltop
burg sounds like 'berg' (hill) — think of a castle on a hill
die (feminine) — picture a feminine shield hanging on the castle wall: 'die Burg'
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A 'Burg' is typically a fortified medieval castle. Plural: Burgen.