This is the 9594th most frequent German word.
mount
The German language does not have a word "mount." It might be borrowed as "Mount" (e.g., in names) or translated depending on context (e.g., "Berg" for mountain or "besteigen" for to climb/mount).
The word 'mount' in this context means 'to climb or ascend something', often a hill or similar elevated object.
Ich habe die Zeit benötigt, den Hügel zu besteigen.
I took the time to mount the hill.
Here, 'mount' refers to getting onto or preparing to ride a horse or similar means of transport.
Der Ritter bestieg sein Pferd, bevor er sich in den Kampf stürzte.
The knight mounted his horse before charging into battle.
In this sentence, 'mount' is used to describe fixing or attaching something securely, often to a wall or surface.