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Meaning of "Holberg" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF HOLBERG

Holberg  [ˈhɒlbɜːɡ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF HOLBERG

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Holberg is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES HOLBERG MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Holberg

Holberg may refer to: ▪ Holberg, British Columbia, a community in British Columbia ▪ Holberg, a crater on Mercury...

Definition of Holberg in the English dictionary

The definition of Holberg in the dictionary is Ludvig, Baron. 1684–1754, Danish playwright, poet, and historian, born in Norway: considered the founder of modern Danish literature.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH HOLBERG


berg
bɜːɡ
Brandenburg
ˈbrændənˌbɜːɡ
burg
bɜːɡ
Hamburg
ˈhæmbɜːɡ
Harrisburg
ˈhærɪsˌbɜːɡ
Heidelberg
ˈhaɪdəlˌbɜːɡ
homburg
ˈhɒmbɜːɡ
iceberg
ˈaɪsbɜːɡ
Johannesburg
dʒəʊˈhænɪsˌbɜːɡ
Limburg
ˈlɪmbɜːɡ
Luxembourg
ˈlʌksəmˌbɜːɡ
Magdeburg
ˈmæɡdəˌbɜːɡ
Mecklenburg
ˈmɛklənˌbɜːɡ
Oldenburg
ˈəʊldənˌbɜːɡ
Petersburg
ˈpiːtəzˌbɜːɡ
Pittsburgh
ˈpɪtsbɜːɡ
Rosenberg
ˈrəʊzənbɜːɡ
Salzburg
ˈsæltsbɜːɡ
Spielberg
ˈspiːlbɜːɡ
Tilburg
ˈtɪlbɜːɡ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE HOLBERG

Hokkaido
hokku
hokonui
hokum
Hokusai
hoky-poky
holandric
holarchy
Holarctic
holard
Holbein

WORDS THAT END LIKE HOLBERG

Arlberg
Bamberg
Blumberg
Bundaberg
Frederiksberg
Ginsberg
Gutenberg
Hardenberg
Heisenberg
inselberg
Mengelberg
Nirenberg
Nuremberg
Schoenberg
Sternberg
tip of the iceberg
von Sternberg
Vorarlberg
Weinberg
Wittenberg

Synonyms and antonyms of Holberg in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «Holberg» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF HOLBERG

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霍尔伯格
1,325 millions of speakers

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Holberg
570 millions of speakers

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Holberg
510 millions of speakers

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होलबर्ग
380 millions of speakers
ar

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هولبرغ
280 millions of speakers

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Holberg
278 millions of speakers

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Holberg
270 millions of speakers

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Holberg
260 millions of speakers

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Holberg
220 millions of speakers

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Holberg
190 millions of speakers

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Holberg
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ホルベア
130 millions of speakers

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홀 베르그
85 millions of speakers

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Holberg
85 millions of speakers
vi

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Holberg
80 millions of speakers

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Holberg
75 millions of speakers

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हॉल्बर्ग
75 millions of speakers

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Holberg
70 millions of speakers

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Holberg
65 millions of speakers

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Holberg
50 millions of speakers

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Holberg
40 millions of speakers

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Holberg
30 millions of speakers
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Holberg
15 millions of speakers
af

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Holberg
14 millions of speakers
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Holberg
10 millions of speakers
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Holberg
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of Holberg

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «HOLBERG»

The term «Holberg» is quite widely used and occupies the 42.836 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «HOLBERG» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about Holberg

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «HOLBERG»

Discover the use of Holberg in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to Holberg and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
CMOS Analog Circuit Design
Respected authors Phil Allen and Doug Holberg bring you the third edition of their popular textbook, CMOS Analog Circuit Design.
Phillip E. Allen, Douglas R. Holberg, 2012
2
Jeppe of the Hill and Other Comedies
These eight comedies comprise the most extensive collection of Ludvig Holberg plays ever offered in the English language.
Ludvig Holberg, Ludvig baron Holberg, 1990
3
The Journey of Niels Klim to the World Underground
Brave, inquisitive, and greedy, Klim faces many challenges, the greatest of which are his own temptations. ¯The Journey of Niels Klim to the World Underground is a classic in speculative fiction and was the first fully realized novel set ...
Ludvig Holberg, James Ignatius McNelis, 1960
4
Ludvig Holberg--a European Writer: A Study in Influence and ...
spirits for whom the conditions of their life and age have turned universality into something possible, pleasant, usefuL"58 The same point of view characterized the Holberg Conference held in Rome in November 1986, which was arranged ...
Sven Hakon Rossel, 1994
5
Ludvig Holberg's Memoirs: An Eighteenth Century Danish ...
Written in Latin in 1740-41, it was published abroad in Leipzig where Holberg at times variously printed his works to escape the Danish censor. But it quickly interested readers throughout Europe and was soon translated into Danish, Dutch, ...
Ludvig baron Holberg, Stewart E. Fraser, 1970
6
Sirius: Brightest Diamond in the Night Sky
This book tells two stories. The first and most obvious is why the star known as Sirius has been regarded as an important fixture of the night sky by many civilizations and cultures since the beginnings of history.
J. B. Holberg, 2007
7
Erasmus Montanus Rasmus Berg
This work very subtly ridicules the decaying values of its times. Centering on a man who has achieved some status and comes back to his town to flaunt it, this comical piece will rivet the reader's attention.
Ludvig Holberg, 2006
8
Kierkegaard and the Renaissance and Modern Traditions: ...
Julie K. Allen One of the brightest stars in Denmark's literary firmament, during Kierkegaard's lifetime as now, is the eighteenth-century Norwegian-born Enlightenment scholar and dramatist Ludvig Baron Holberg. He is frequently dubbed the ...
Jon Bartley Stewart, 2009
9
Ludvig Holberg's comedies
This book presents the first introduction to and analysis of Holberg’s thirty-three comedies in English and is the first book in any language to explain why they continue to be the most popular comedies in Scan­dinavia.
Gerald S. Argetsinger, 1983
10
Holberg suite: and other orchestral works
Lyrical transmutations of Norwegian folk songs enliven these six orchestral works- title suite (Op. 40), plus Two Elegaic Melodies, Op. 34; Old Norwegian Romances with Variations, Op. 51; Two Melodies, Op. 53; Four Lyric Pieces, from Op. 54 ...
‎2001

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «HOLBERG»

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Beemon James Johnson III, 63, popular Philly disc jockey - Philly.com
General manager Bruce Holberg said that when he reached Beemon that day, Beemon told him he had "overslept." Beemon and Power 99 ... «Philly.com, Jul 15»
2
Pianist to perform lunchtime recital in St Albans - Music - Herts …
including Mozart's Fantasia in D minor, JS Bach's Partita No 5 in G, two Rachmaninoff Preludes in D major and G major and Grieg's Holberg ... «Herts Advertiser, Jul 15»
3
Loss inspires creative process for "Romeo and Juliet"
He came backstage to compliment me on my performance of John Cranko's Holberg Suite pas de deux. I had heard of Jean Paul, as he was ... «Reno Gazette Journal, Jul 15»
4
Former Creighton star Doug McDermott staying even-keeled in …
Chicago Bulls head coach Fred Holberg made his coaching debut at the 2015 NBA Summer League. Big 12 Correspondent Kristen Keith ... «Omaha World-Herald, Jul 15»
5
Oil Assets Burning Cash Mean Risks Pervade in Norway Junk Bonds
... a strong balance sheet, which make it very suitable for bond financing,” said Roar Tveit, portfolio manager at Holberg Fondsforvaltning AS. «Bloomberg, Jul 15»
6
Why Do We Call Them the 'Dog Days' of Summer?
“The meaning has been lost,” said Holberg, “but the phrase has lived on.” RELATED VIDEO: Just twice a year, day and night fall into perfect ... «National Geographic, Jul 15»
7
Dakota County considers banning e-cigarettes in parks
Commissioner Mary Liz Holberg said she doesn't think smoking an e-cigarette is hurting anyone else, and she wants to “try to allow as many ... «Minneapolis Star Tribune, Jul 15»
8
The unsinkable Valerie Brown
Among those at the party who will miss Brown between her visits were Wendy Peterson, Mary Evelyn Arnold, Marilyn Albright, Skye Holberg, ... «Sonoma Index-Tribune, Jul 15»
9
For Montana team, forestry and timber sports go hand in hand
The Condon-native drove with teammates Eric Holberg, 31, and Clay Stephenson, 23, from Montana to compete in the Go Fourth Timber ... «Chron.com, Jul 15»
10
Family Helps Keep Memory Of Selma's Ice Cream Parlour Alive In …
“In 1910, Ed Holberg started an ice cream and confectionary store. Cones were 5 cents. In 1913, he married Selma Swanson. They operated ... «CBS Local, Jul 15»

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