der Anger
Translation
village green, pasture, meadow
Examples
Die Kinder spielen auf dem Anger.
The children are playing on the village green.
Der Anger liegt mitten im Dorf.
The village green is in the middle of the village.
Grammar Patterns
der Anger the village green The Anger is a meeting point for everyone.
Similar Words
Synonyms: die Wiese (meadow), die Weide (pasture), der Dorfplatz (village square)
Etymology
From Old High German 'angar' (meadow). Cognate with the English word 'hanger' (a wood on a steep slope).
Memory Tips
It sounds like the English word 'anger', but describes a peaceful village green. Remember the contrast: a peaceful 'Anger', not an angry one.