Weinberg

German

Etymology

From Middle High German wīnberc. Analysable as Wein (wine) + Berg (mountain, hill).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈvaɪ̯nˌbɛʁk/
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Noun

Weinberg m (genitive Weinbergs or Weinberges, plural Weinberge)

  1. vineyard

Usage notes

  • Weinberg originally refers to vineyards found on hillslopes. However, since this form of cultivation is the predominant rule in the German winelands, e.g. along Rhine and Moselle, Weinberg has become the commonest term for vineyards in general. The word Weingarten will be used chiefly for ones that are specifically known to be situated on flatland.

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