die Burg
Translation
castle, fortress, stronghold
Examples
Die alte Burg steht auf dem Berg.
The old castle stands on the mountain.
Im Mittelalter bauten Ritter Burgen.
In the Middle Ages, knights built castles.
Grammar Patterns
((Noun)) castle, fortress The castle was built in the 12th century.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Schloss (palace), Festung (fortress)
Etymology
From Old High German 'burg', related to 'bergen' (to protect, shelter). Cognate with English 'borough' and '-bury'.
Memory Tips
Think of city names ending in '-burg' like Hamburg or Edinburgh. They were originally fortified settlements.