How Do You Spell BORGER?

Pronunciation: [bˈɔːd͡ʒə] (IPA)

The spelling of "Borger" can be explained using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA). The first syllable "bor" is represented by the IPA symbol /bɔːr/, where the "o" sound is stretched and the "r" sound is pronounced. The second syllable "ger" is spelled with the IPA symbol /ɡər/, where the "g" sound is soft and the "er" sound is unstressed. This phonetic transcription accurately represents the pronunciation of "Borger" and helps us understand how to spell the word correctly.

Common Misspellings for BORGER

• b arger
• b erger

Etymology of BORGER

The word "Borger" derives from the Middle Dutch term "borgere", which means "citizen" or "freeman". This Middle Dutch term can be further traced back to the Old Dutch word "burgari" and the Old German word "burgariari". These early forms ultimately stem from the Old High German word "burgari", which means "dweller in a fortress or town" and is derived from the word "burg", meaning "fortress" or "castle". The term "Borger" has gradually evolved to refer to a citizen or inhabitant of a town or city in various Germanic languages, including Dutch, German, and others.

Similar spelling words for BORGER

• Borchert,
• Barger,
• borchers,
• burger,
• Berger,
• boerger.

Plural form of BORGER is BORGERS