noun
Uncommon
bergen
BUR-guhn
Bergen (noun) means a large framed rucksack, historically used by the military, worn on the back for carrying heavy gear. Example: “Each recruit was issued a bergen packed with 30kg of kit for the march.”
noun
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A large framed rucksack, historically used by the military, worn on the back for carrying heavy gear.
"Each recruit was issued a bergen packed with 30kg of kit for the march."
"The hiker struggled to lift the heavy bergen onto his back."
"She packed a tent, stove, and extra socks into her bergen."
How to use bergen
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA large military-style backpack, a term used mainly in British English.
When to use it
Mostly used in British and Commonwealth military contexts; Americans would usually just say "rucksack" or "pack."
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Etymology
Shortened from "Bergen rucksack," likely named after its Norwegian creator, and linked to the city of Bergen in Norway.
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What does “bergen” mean?
The word “bergen” means a large framed rucksack, historically used by the military, worn on the back for carrying heavy gear. In plain terms, a large military-style backpack, a term used mainly in British English.
How do you pronounce “bergen”?
“Bergen” is pronounced BUR-guhn (/ˈbəɹɡən/ in IPA).
How do you use “bergen” in a sentence?
Here is “bergen” used in a sentence: “Each recruit was issued a bergen packed with 30kg of kit for the march.”
What part of speech is “bergen”?
“Bergen” is a noun.
Where does the word “bergen” come from?
The word “bergen” comes from Norwegian. Shortened from "Bergen rucksack," likely named after its Norwegian creator, and linked to the city of Bergen in Norway.
Is “bergen” a common word?
“Bergen” is an uncommon word in modern English.
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