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Burghof

castle courtyard

noun BOORK-hohf Rare

Also means

inner court of a castle

Usage Note

Burghof refers to the main inner courtyard of a medieval castle. Many German castles host open-air concerts, markets, and theatrical performances in their Burghof; the word is common in event listings and tourist brochures.

Examples

"Im Sommer finden im Burghof regelmäßig Konzerte statt."

Natural Translation

In summer concerts regularly take place in the castle courtyard.

Literal Translation

In-the summer take-place in-the castle-yard regularly concerts.

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