What is another word for bergen?

Pronunciation: [bˈɜːd͡ʒən] (IPA)

Bergen is a Norwegian word referring to a coastal city in Norway. There are several synonyms for the word Bergen that can be used interchangeably, depending on the context and need. These synonyms include the Norwegian name of the city, which is Bjørgvin, and a few other similar names like Bergenshus, Bergensbanen, and Bergenstest. The city's name may also be referred to as the "Gateway to the Fjords," or the "Rainy City," due to its connection to fjords and frequent rainfall. Other synonyms for Bergen are Hanseatic City, The Fisherman's City, or simply The City of Seven Mountains, pointing out the city's cultural and regional importance.

Synonyms for Bergen:

What are the hypernyms for Bergen?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

What are the holonyms for Bergen?

Holonyms are words that denote a whole whose part is denoted by another word.

Usage examples for Bergen

"bergen; my mother was from Warsaw," he moodily replied.
"Melomaniacs"
James Huneker
bergen 1641. He was a follower of Spinoza, inclined to Pantheistic mysticism, and had several followers.
"A Biographical Dictionary of Freethinkers of All Ages and Nations"
Joseph Mazzini Wheeler
It will be remembered that bergen was the capital of Norway when it was under Danish rule, and was long afterwards the commercial rival of Christiania.
"Due North or Glimpses of Scandinavia and Russia"
Maturin M. Ballou

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