Bergwerk

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German

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Etymology

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From Middle High German bercwerc. Equivalent to Berg (mountain) +‎ Werk (works).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈbɛrkˌvɛrk/, [ˈbɛʁkˌvɛʁk], [ˈbɛɐ̯kˌvɛɐ̯k], [-ˌʋ-]
  • IPA(key): /ˈbɛrçˌvɛrk/ (northern and central Germany, now chiefly colloquial)
  • Audio:(file)
  • Rhymes: -ɛʁk

Noun

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Bergwerk n (strong, genitive Bergwerks or Bergwerkes, plural Bergwerke)

  1. mine, colliery, pit

Declension

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Hyponyms

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Further reading

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  • Bergwerk” in Duden online
  • Bergwerk” in Digitales Wörterbuch der deutschen Sprache