Anger

derNoun

common (land); village green; pasture

English translations

  1. 01

    anger

  2. 02

    rage

  3. 03

    fury

  4. 04

    wrath

Word details

German meaning
Anger ist ein öffentlicher, grasbewachsener Platz, oft im Zentrum einer Stadt oder eines Dorfes, der für Veranstaltungen oder als Erholungsgebiet genutzt wird.
English meaning
Anger is a public, grassy square, often in the center of a town or village, used for events or as a recreational area.
Synonym
Dorfplatz
German example
Auf dem Anger findet jedes Jahr das Dorffest statt.
English example
The village festival takes place on the Anger every year.
Type
Noun
Article
der
Singular Form
der Anger
Plural Form
die Anger

Example sentences with “Anger”

  1. Die Kinder spielen auf dem Anger. (The children are playing on the village green.)

Frequently asked questions

Is 'Anger' related to the English word 'anger'?

No, this is a false friend. While they look identical, the German 'Anger' refers to a grassy field or common area, while the English word refers to a feeling of hostility.