Der Morgen
Example: Der Morgen ist kalt und die Vögel singen laut.
Definition
"Der Morgen" refers to the early part of the day, typically from sunrise until noon, characterized by the beginning of daily activities and often associated with freshness and new opportunities. For example, in the phrase, 'Der Morgen ist kalt und die Vögel singen laut,' it describes the chilly morning atmosphere with birds singing loudly.
Etymology
The word "der Morgen" originates from Old High German 'morgun,' which is related to the concept of dawn or early daylight. It shares roots with similar words in other Germanic languages, reflecting the importance of morning as the start of a new day. Did you know? The term has been used in German for centuries to denote both the time of day and metaphorically as a symbol of new beginnings.
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"Der Morgen" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (A1) - set 2", containing 103 commonly used words.
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