No. 1,671 in German
berger
The German word "Berger" typically means "hill dweller" or "mountaineer," often used as a surname.
In a sentence
Ein kluger Berger hilft seinen Studenten überall.
A wise Berger helps his students everywhere.
In this sentence, 'Berger' is used as a proper noun, possibly a surname, denoting a person.
Die bergerische Landschaft fasziniert viele Besucher.
The mountainous landscape fascinates many visitors.
Here, 'berger' is used as an adjective derived from 'Berg', meaning 'mountainous'.
Ein Berger ist jemand, der gerne in den Bergen lebt.
A Berger is someone who enjoys living in the mountains.
In this case, 'Berger' refers to an inhabitant or someone who identifies with the mountains, derived from 'Berg' which means 'mountain'.
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