Genosse

See also: genösse

German

Etymology

From Old High German ginozo, 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
  • IPA(key): /ɡəˈnɔsə/
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Noun

Genosse m (weak, genitive Genossen, plural Genossen, feminine Genossin)

  1. (mostly in compounds) partner in something, mate
    Er war mein Zimmergenosse im Studium.
    He was my roommate during our studies.
  2. (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.
  3. (German politics, outside of communist/socialist contexts) a member of the SPD, the German social democratic party

Declension
Declension of Genosse [masculine, weak]
singular plural
indef. def. noun def. noun
nominative ein der Genosse die Genossen
genitive eines des Genossen der Genossen
dative einem dem Genossen den Genossen
accusative einen den Genossen die Genossen

Derived terms

See also

Further reading
  • “Genosse” in Duden online
  • “Genosse” in Digitales Wörterbuch der deutschen Sprache
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