Definition

A unit of land area used in Dutch and South African contexts, equivalent to approximately 2.1 acres or 0.856 hectares.

Example

The farmer bought a new morgen to expand his fields.

Conversation

Did you know that a morgen is a unit of land area in South Africa?

Really? I hadn't heard of that before!

Yeah, it's about 2.1 acres, which is quite a bit of space.

That's interesting! I wonder how many morgen it would take to build a small farm.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

The word 'morgen' originates from Old English 'morgen', meaning morning. It is related to the Old High German 'morgana' and the Dutch 'morgen', both meaning the same. The term refers to the early part of the day, typically from sunrise until noon.

Memory Tip

Think of the Old English word 'morgen' which means morning — this helps you remember that 'morgen' refers to the early part of the day.

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