noun
mountain range
B1
'Gebirge' means 'mountain range' or 'mountains' collectively. It is a neuter noun (das Gebirge). Plural is unchanged: die Gebirge. Declension follows neuter patterns (des Gebirges genitive singular). Use plural article 'die' and dative plural 'den Gebirgen'. Singular genitive is 'des Gebirges'; plural nominative and accusative are 'die Gebirge'.
Examples
Das Gebirge im Norden ist ideal für Wanderungen im Sommer.
The mountain range to the north is perfect for summer hikes.
Die Expedition überquerte das Gebirge, nachdem das Wetter besser geworden war, sodass die Gruppe das Lager erreichte.
The expedition crossed the mountain range after the weather had improved so that the group reached the camp.
Im Gebirge kann das Wetter schnell umschlagen.
In the mountains the weather can change quickly.
Details
Mnemonics
Imagine a long row of jagged ridges — a single continuous 'Gebirge' rather than separate peaks
Think of 'gift' (GEB-) and 'ridge' (RIGE) => mountain ridge
das (neuter): picture a small neutral sign (a gray plaque) labelled 'das Gebirge' sitting in front of the range
Notes
Gebirge refers to a mountain range or mountainous region (often plural in sense). It is neuter. It can refer to a single chain of mountains rather than an individual peak.