Genosse

Meaning

  1. (in-compounds,masculine,weak) partner in something, mate
  2. (masculine,weak) comrade, fellow socialist or communist
  3. (German,masculine,weak) a member of the SPD, the German social democratic party

Concepts

comrade

colleague

companion

pal

buddy

partner

fellow

friend

accompanist

associate

coworker

Comrade

accomplice

circle of friends

company

group

mate

kindred soul

same mind

fellows

one’s equal

workmate

brother

sister

peer

neighbour

fellowman

neighbor

member

camerade

fellow soldier

tovarich

tovarish

tovarishch

Frequency

C1
Gender
♂️ Masculine
Pronounced as (IPA)
/ɡəˈnɔsə/
Etymology

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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