bertha
pronunciation
How to pronounce bertha in British English:
UK [ˈbə:θə]
How to pronounce bertha in American English:
US [ˈbɚθə]
Word Origin
- Bertha
- fem. proper name, from Old High German Berahta, Perahta, the name of a goddess, literally "the bright one," from Old High German beraht, related to Old English beorht (see bright). Soldiers' nickname Big Bertha for large-bore German mortar of World War I is a reference to Frau Bertha Krupp von Bohlen und Halbach, owner of Krupp steel works 1903-43.
Example
- 1. Rest did not come to bertha 's troubled soul .
- 2. This remark had a curious effect upon bertha .
- 3. When bertha came up to him he put her gently aside .
- 4. Ely callaway , the firm 's founder , had found great success with innovative clubs such as the big bertha .
- 5. Their letters had been fairly frequent , but on bertha 's side a constant effort .