German · Nature, Animals & Weather
"Mountain" in German: Berg
der Berg
Mountain in German is der Berg. The plural is die Berge. Going to the mountains is in die Berge fahren, and a hike is often eine Bergwanderung.
Weekend plan
Am Samstag gehen wir auf den Berg.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce Berg
Say it
bairk
/bɛʁk/
bairk. Short e, final g like a soft k in everyday speech. One syllable.
"Mountain" in German: quick reference
| German | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| der Berg | the mountain Masculine noun. | Masculine noun. |
| die Berge | the mountains Plural. | Plural. |
| in die Berge | to the mountains Travel destination. | Travel destination. |
| auf den Berg | up the mountain Climbing or going up one peak. | Climbing or going up one peak. |
How to use Berg in real life
- 1Weekend plan
Am Samstag gehen wir auf den Berg.
On Saturday we're going up the mountain.
Auf den Berg for one peak.
- 2Holiday
Im Winter fahren sie in die Berge.
In winter they go to the mountains.
In die Berge for a mountain region.
- 3View
Von hier sieht man den ganzen Berg.
From here you can see the whole mountain.
Den Berg accusative.
Mistakes English speakers make with Berg
Incorrect: die Berg
Correct: der Berg
Berg is masculine singular; plural is die Berge.
Incorrect: in den Bergen fahren (motion)
Correct: in die Berge fahren
Motion into the mountains uses accusative: in die Berge. In den Bergen is location.
Good to know
Bergwandern is a national pastime, with marked trails and Hütten for breaks. Weather changes fast, so locals take forecasts seriously. Saying die Berge often means an Alpine or highland trip, not one hill in town.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Planning a day hike
ChatPal
Welcher Berg ist machbar für Anfänger?
Which mountain is doable for beginners?
You
Der kleine Berg hinter dem See. Nicht zu steil.
The small mountain behind the lake. Not too steep.
ChatPal
Gut. Oben auf dem Berg gibt's eine Hütte.
Good. Up on the mountain there's a hut.
You
Perfekt. Dann starten wir früh zum Berg.
Perfect. Then we'll start early for the mountain.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Mountain" in German
What is the plural of Berg?
Die Berge.
How do you say to the mountains?
In die Berge.
How do you say up the mountain?
Auf den Berg.
What gender is Berg?
Masculine: der Berg.
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