Masculine

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

Frequency

C1
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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