Morgen
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.”
How to use Morgen
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn old land-measurement unit, roughly similar in idea to an acre, used historically in Dutch- and German-speaking regions.
Mostly seen today in historical land records, South African and Dutch-colonial contexts, and older European deeds.
Word forms
Morgens plural, morgen plural, morgens plural
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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.
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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