Masculine
Genosse
Meaning
- (in-compounds, masculine, weak) partner in something, mate
- (masculine, weak) comrade, fellow socialist or communist
- (German, masculine, weak) a member of the SPD, the German social democratic party
Concepts
Comrade
same mind
one’s equal
camerade
fellow soldier
Synonyms
Amtsbruder
Amtsgenosse
Berufsgenosse
Studiengenosse
Berufskollege
Genossenschaftler
Spezl
Genossenschafter
Mitglied einer Genossenschaft
Mitinhaber
Translations
Frequency
Pronounced as (IPA)
/ɡəˈnɔsə/
Etymology
In summary
From Middle High German genōz, from Old High German ginozo, from Proto-West Germanic *ganaut, from Proto-Germanic *ganautaz. Original etymological meaning was to enjoy something with someone, shared enjoyment of something. Also see modern German genießen. Compare with Dutch genoot.
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