erg
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[edit] Etymology 1
From Ancient Greek ἔργον (ergos), “‘work’”).
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erg (plural ergs)
- The unit of work or energy, being the amount of work done by a dyne working through a distance of one centimeter. Equal to 10−7 joules.
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[edit] Etymology 2
From French erg, from Maghrebi Arabic عرگ (‘erg), corresponding to Standard Arabic عرق (‘irq).
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- A large desert region of sand dunes, especially in the Sahara.
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[edit] Adjective
erg, erge (comparative erger, ergere; superlative ergst, ergste)
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erg
- very
- Het appartement was erg klein.
- The apartment was very small.
- Het appartement was erg klein.
[edit] French
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- IPA: /ɛʁɡ/
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erg m. (plural ergs)
- erg (desert region)
[edit] Etymology 2
From Ancient Greek ἔργον (ergos), “‘work’”).
[edit] Pronunciation
- IPA: /ɛʁɡ/
[edit] Noun
erg m. (plural ergs)
- erg (unit of work done)
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- Anagrams of egr
- gré
[edit] Old Norse
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erg