vineyard
der Weinberg, die Weinberge
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vineyard-
Used almost exclusively as the first part of compound nouns and then means 'relating to a vineyard' or 'coming from a vineyard'.
Die Weinberg-Schnecke ist in vielen Teilen Europas heimisch.
The Roman snail is native to many parts of Europe.
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Weinberge |
| genitive | des Weinberges |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Weinberg | die Weinberge |
| accusative | den Weinberg | die Weinberge |
| dative | dem Weinberg | den Weinbergen |
| genitive | des Weinberges des Weinbergs | der Weinberge |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
The form 'Weinberg-' (vineyard-) is derived from the noun 'der Weinberg' (vineyard). This is made up of 'der Wein' (wine) and 'der Berg' (mountain/hill) and refers to a hill or slope where grapes are grown.
Im Herbst besuchen viele Touristen die Weinberge.
In autumn, many tourists visit the vineyards.
'Weinberg-' (vineyard-) is used as the first part of a compound noun, or Kompositum, to define the second word more precisely. It describes that something comes from a vineyard or has to do with one.
Der Weinbergpfirsich hat ein besonders intensives Aroma.
The vineyard peach has a particularly intense aroma.
Wir machten eine Wanderung durch die malerische Weinberglage.
We went on a hike through the picturesque vineyard site.
Careful: 'Weinberg' (vineyard) cannot stand as an independent adjective after a verb like 'sein' (to be). It must always be part of a compound noun.
Diese besondere Schneckenart nennt man Weinbergschnecke.
This special species of snail is called a Roman snail.
