The term “mountain” denotes a significant natural elevation of the Earth’s surface, generally taller than a hill and characterized by steep or rugged slopes. Many people look for translations of “mountain” in different languages, as mountains are universally acknowledged and carry cultural importance worldwide. Learning how to express “mountain” in various languages enhances our appreciation of the diverse connections different cultures have with these magnificent natural features.
Mountain – English
Montaña – Spanish
Mont – French
Berg – German
Monte – Italian
Montanha – Portuguese
山 (Shān) – Chinese (Mandarin)
山 (Yama) – Japanese
Гора (Gora) – Russian
Munte – Romanian
Vrh – Croatian
Hory – Czech
Fjell – Norwegian
Góry – Polish
Cerro – Spanish (Latin America)
Vara – Hungarian
Tauri – Latvian
Gora – Serbian
Munt – Dutch
Magh – Irish
Mount – Malay
Berg – Swedish
Kotlin – Bulgarian
Góra – Slovak
Kogut – Ukrainian
Amon – Somali
Berg – Afrikaans
Vulkan – Indonesian
Mátra – Hungarian
Magh – Bengali
Møre – Norwegian (Nynorsk)
Mt. – English (abbreviation)
Mount – Filipino
Mande – Amharic
Mahal – Filipino
Khrebet – Russian (alternative)
Hory – Slovene
Berg – Swiss German
Tian – Mandarin (Sky, but can refer to high places)
Munt – Swiss German (alternative)
Váh – Catalan
Fjell – Icelandic
Chimborazo – Ecuadorian Spanish
Montecito – Spanish
Huzur – Turkish
Mte. – Italian (abbreviation)
Erin – Irish (alternative)
Pico – Spanish
Cima – Italian
Topp – Swedish
Col – French
Zug – Swiss German
Sierra – Spanish
Épaule – French
Gor – Armenian
Dabert – Tatar
Berg – Low German
Pico – Portuguese
Granit – Russian
Jebel – Arabic
Malam – Hausa
Järve – Estonian
Kangri – Tibetan
Torre – Italian
Mezquita – Spanish
Krank – Kurdish
Pico – Catalan
Koh – Finnish
Bägg – Manx
Crag – English
Montanha – Brazilian Portuguese
Berg – Frisian
Mount – Scots
Gora – Bulgarian
Pik – Russian (alternative)
Mont – Quebec French
Cran – Old English
Peak – English
Montagna – Italian (dialect)
Mts. – English (abbreviation)
Pico – Basque
Bochka – Russian
Gora – Macedonian
Capa – Irish
Mizuko – Japanese
Mons – Latin
Gora – Buryat
Halle – German
Sierra – Spanish (alternative)
Kol – Turkish
Serta – Sotho
Parbat – Nepali
Gora – Silesian
Berg – Walloon
Peak – English (informal)
Magura – Romanian
Taiga – Russian
Berg – Pennsylvania Dutch
Mount – Old French
Kaal – Afrikaans