Genosse
See also: genösse
German edit
Etymology edit
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.
Pronunciation edit
Noun edit
Genosse m (weak, genitive Genossen, plural Genossen, feminine Genossin)
- (mostly in compounds) partner in something, mate
- Er war mein Zimmergenosse im Studium.
- He was my roommate during our studies.
- (communism, socialism) comrade, fellow socialist or communist
- Wir erklären unsere Solidarität mit unseren Genossen in Kuba.
- We declare our solidarity with our comrades in Cuba.
- (German politics, outside of communist/socialist contexts) a member of the SPD, the German social democratic party
Declension edit
Declension of Genosse [masculine, weak]
Derived terms edit
Related terms edit
See also edit
- Gefährte
- Kamerad
- Kampfgefährte
- Kampfgenosse
- Kollege
- Komplize
- Kumpan
- Kumpel
- Mitgenosse
- Mitstreiter
- Waffenbruder
- Weggefährte
Further reading edit
- “Genosse” in Deutsches Wörterbuch von Jacob und Wilhelm Grimm, 16 vols., Leipzig 1854–1961.
- “Genosse” in Duden online
- “Genosse” in Digitales Wörterbuch der deutschen Sprache