Bergdorf

mountain village

noun BERK-dorf Rare

Usage Note

Bergdorf is a village situated in hilly or mountainous terrain. Many German and Austrian Bergdörfer have become popular tourism destinations, combining traditional architecture with hiking and skiing infrastructure.

Examples

"Das idyllische Bergdorf ist im Winter nur über eine kurvenreiche Passstraße erreichbar."

Natural Translation

The idyllic mountain village is only reachable in winter via a winding mountain road.

Literal Translation

The idyllic mountain village is in winter only over a curve-rich pass road reachable.

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