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Morgen

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Morgen (noun) means a traditional unit of land area used in the Netherlands, parts of Germany, and former Dutch colonies, roughly equal to two-thirds of an acre to two acres depending on region. Example: “The old deed listed the farm as covering twelve morgen.”

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A traditional unit of land area used in the Netherlands, parts of Germany, and former Dutch colonies, roughly equal to two-thirds of an acre to two acres depending on region.

"‘All my life spent hating a poor little tyrant on a few morgen of poor soil, and he'd never known anything else.’" — Doris Lessing, The Four-Gated City (1969)

"The old deed listed the farm as covering twelve morgen."

How to use Morgen

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In plain EnglishAn old land-measurement unit, roughly similar in idea to an acre, used historically in Dutch- and German-speaking regions.

When to use it

Mostly seen today in historical land records, South African and Dutch-colonial contexts, and older European deeds.

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Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Word forms

Plural: Morgens

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The old deed listed the farm as covering twelve _____.

Etymology

Borrowed from Dutch and German morgen, literally "morning" — originally the amount of land a team of oxen could plough in one morning.

Origin: German

Frequently asked questions

What does “Morgen” mean?

The word “Morgen” means a traditional unit of land area used in the Netherlands, parts of Germany, and former Dutch colonies, roughly equal to two-thirds of an acre to two acres depending on region. In plain terms, an old land-measurement unit, roughly similar in idea to an acre, used historically in Dutch- and German-speaking regions.

How do you use “Morgen” in a sentence?

Here is “Morgen” used in a sentence: “The old deed listed the farm as covering twelve morgen.”

What part of speech is “Morgen”?

“Morgen” is a noun.

Where does the word “Morgen” come from?

The word “Morgen” comes from German. Borrowed from Dutch and German morgen, literally "morning" — originally the amount of land a team of oxen could plough in one morning.

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