der Ar
Translation
are
Examples
Das Grundstück ist zehn Ar groß.
The plot of land is ten ares in size.
Ein Hektar hat hundert Ar.
One hectare is one hundred ares.
Grammar Patterns
((number)) Ar groß sein to be ((number)) ares in size Das Grundstück ist zehn Ar groß.
Similar Words
Synonyms: none
Etymology
From French 'are', derived from Latin 'area' meaning 'open space, threshing floor'. A metric unit of area, equal to 100 square meters.
Memory Tips
Remember 'Ar' by thinking of 'ARea'. One are is a square with 10-meter sides.