Morgen

/ˈmɔʁɡn̩/
nounBeginner
general

The time of day between sunrise and noon; the morning.

Ich trinke jeden Morgen eine Tasse Kaffee.

I drink a cup of coffee every morning.

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In German, 'Morgen' is always capitalized as it is a noun.

general

A future time; the next day or the following day.

Wir sehen uns morgen.

We'll see each other tomorrow.

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When referring to the future, 'morgen' is often used in the context of 'tomorrow.'

Collocations

guten Morgengood morningmorgen frühearly tomorrowmorgen Abendtomorrow evening

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Related Phrases

morgen frühphrase
early tomorrow
morgen Abendphrase
tomorrow evening

💡Pro Tip

Capitalization

Remember that 'Morgen' is always capitalized in German as it is a noun.

Gold Rule

Time vs. Future

The word 'Morgen' can mean both 'morning' and 'tomorrow,' depending on the context.

📖Word Origin

From Middle High German 'morgen,' from Old High German 'morgan,' from Proto-Germanic 'murginaz,' related to 'morning.'

📝Usage Notes

'Morgen' is a noun in German and is always capitalized. It can refer to both the time of day (morning) and the future (tomorrow).

Word Breakdown

Morgen
morning or tomorrow
root
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