Berg

Pronunciation: /bɝːɡ/

Definitions of berg

noun a large mass of ice floating in the sea

Example Sentences

A1 I saw a large berg floating in the ocean.

A2 The berg was so big that it blocked our view of the horizon.

B1 The ship had to navigate carefully around the berg to avoid a collision.

B2 The berg was a breathtaking sight, towering over the water like a frozen mountain.

C1 The expedition team studied the berg closely to learn more about its formation.

C2 The berg's sheer size and beauty left the researchers in awe of nature's power.

Examples of berg in a Sentence

formal The towering berg loomed in the distance, a majestic sight against the clear blue sky.

informal Let's go check out that huge berg over there, it looks awesome!

slang That berg is totally lit, we should take some selfies with it.

figurative The berg of responsibilities weighed heavily on his shoulders, making it hard for him to relax.

Grammatical Forms of berg

• past tense: berged
• plural: bergs
• comparative: more berg
• superlative: most berg
• present tense: berg
• future tense: will berg
• perfect tense: have berged
• continuous tense: is berging
• singular: berg
• positive degree: berg
• infinitive: to berg
• gerund: berging
• participle: berging

Origin and Evolution of berg

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle Low German and Middle Dutch

Story behind the word: The word 'berg' originated from Middle Low German and Middle Dutch, where it meant 'mountain' or 'hill'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'berg' evolved to refer specifically to a large mass of ice floating in the sea, known as an iceberg. The word is now commonly used in English to describe a large mass of ice detached from a glacier or ice sheet.