Buerg

Luxembourgish

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /bue̯χ/, [buə̯ɕ]

Etymology 1

From Middle High German burc, from Old High German burg. Cognate with German Burg, Dutch burcht, English borough.

Noun

Buerg f (plural Buergen)

1. castle

Derived terms

• Bierger
• Buergermeeschter

Etymology 2

From Middle High German barc, from Old High German barug. Cognate with German Borg, Barg, Dutch barg, English barrow.

Noun

Buerg m (plural Buergen)

1. barrow (castrated male pig)
2. (thus) brawner, porker (male pig kept for meat)

See also

• Béier