Burgruine

castle ruin

noun BOORK-roo-ee-ne Rare

Usage Note

Burgruine is the romantic ruin of a medieval castle, a very common landmark in the German landscape, especially along the Rhine and in Thuringia. The word is used more specifically than the general Ruine. Plural Burgruinen.

Examples

"Die Burgruine hoch über dem Rhein ist ein beliebtes Ausflugsziel."

Natural Translation

The castle ruin high above the Rhine is a popular excursion destination.

Literal Translation

The castle-ruin high above the Rhine is a popular excursion-destination.

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