tvrtina

Tvrtina is a term used in Croatian and Serbian languages, referring to a unit of measurement for land area. The term is derived from the Latin word "tertia," meaning one-third. Historically, it was used to measure agricultural land, particularly in rural areas. One tvrtina is equivalent to approximately 1,000 square meters or about 0.25 acres. The use of tvrtina has declined in modern times with the adoption of metric and imperial measurement systems, but it remains a part of the cultural heritage and historical context of the region. In some traditional contexts, such as land surveys or historical documents, tvrtina may still be referenced.