Wartburg

American  

[vahrt-boork] / ˈvɑrtˌbʊərk /

noun

1. a castle in E Germany, in Thuringia, near Eisenach: Luther translated the New Testament here 1521–22.

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Wartburg British  

/ ˈvartbʊrk /

noun

1. a medieval castle in central Germany, in Thuringia southwest of Eisenach: residence of Luther (1521–22) when he began his German translation of the New Testament

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Example Sentences

With the balloon carefully packed away inside a small trailer attached to their trusty Wartburg auto, the Strelzyks do make that initial attempt but it does not end well.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 12, 2020

As their yellow Wartburg advanced unimpeded into what had always been an off-limits security zone, Mr. Krätschell rolled down the window and asked a border guard: “Am I dreaming or is this reality?”

From New York Times • Nov. 9, 2019

On their final morning, they visited the Wartburg, a medieval castle.

From The Guardian • May 11, 2019

Just west of Erfurt is another important Luther landmark: Wartburg Castle, perched over the town of Eisenach.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 10, 2017

And, if after confession, he was pardoned for his grievous wrong, he might return to the Wartburg.

From Great Opera Stories Taken from Original Sources in Old German by Bender, Millicent Schwab