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Heidelberg
HEYE-duhl-burg
Heidelberg (name) means a city in southwestern Germany, known for its historic university and castle. Example: “They toured the old castle overlooking Heidelberg.”
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A city in southwestern Germany, known for its historic university and castle.
"They toured the old castle overlooking Heidelberg."
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Etymology
From German Heidelberg, from an uncertain word and Berg (“mountain”).
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What does “Heidelberg” mean?
The word “Heidelberg” means a city in southwestern Germany, known for its historic university and castle.
How do you pronounce “Heidelberg”?
“Heidelberg” is pronounced HEYE-duhl-burg (/ˈhaɪdəlbɜːɡ/ in IPA).
How do you use “Heidelberg” in a sentence?
Here is “Heidelberg” used in a sentence: “They toured the old castle overlooking Heidelberg.”
What part of speech is “Heidelberg”?
“Heidelberg” is a name.
Is “Heidelberg” a common word?
“Heidelberg” is an uncommon word in modern English.
