German

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Etymology

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From Middle High German gebirge, from Old High German gibirgi; originally a collective noun equivalent to ge- +‎ Berg.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ɡəˈbɪʁɡə/, [ɡəˈbɪɐ̯ɡə]
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Noun

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Gebirge n (strong, genitive Gebirges, plural Gebirge)

  1. (collectively) a group of mountains, mountain range, mountains
  2. geographical area containing mountains

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