Burg

Pronunciation: /bɝːɡ/

Definitions of burg

noun a town or city, especially one considered in relation to its size or importance

Example Sentences

A1 I went to the burg to buy some bread.

A2 The small burg was surrounded by beautiful countryside.

B1 The burg council is responsible for local governance.

B2 The historic burg has a well-preserved castle.

C1 The burg's economy relies heavily on tourism.

C2 The burg's architecture reflects its rich cultural history.

Examples of burg in a Sentence

formal The burg was bustling with activity as residents prepared for the upcoming festival.

informal Let's grab a bite to eat at that new burg down the street.

slang I heard that new burg is lit, we should check it out.

figurative His heart was a burg of secrets, locked away from the world.

Grammatical Forms of burg

• past tense: burged
• plural: burgs
• comparative: burgier
• superlative: burgiest
• present tense: burg
• future tense: will burg
• perfect tense: have burged
• continuous tense: burging
• singular: burg
• positive degree: burg
• infinitive: to burg
• gerund: burging
• participle: burged

Origin and Evolution of burg

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'burg' originated from Old English 'burh' which means a fortified town or city.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'burg' has evolved to refer to any town or city, not necessarily fortified.