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Genosse
/ɡəˈnɔsə/
comrade
Er war mein treuer Genosse im Kampf für Gerechtigkeit.
He was my loyal comrade in the fight for justice.
formalinformal
A close companion or fellow member, especially in a political or ideological context.
Die Genossen trafen sich regelmäßig, um ihre Pläne zu besprechen.
The comrades met regularly to discuss their plans.
Often used in socialist or communist contexts to refer to fellow party members.
informal
A friend or ally in a broader sense, not necessarily political.
Wir sind seit der Schulzeit Genossen im Leben.
We've been comrades in life since school.
Less common in modern usage outside of historical or ideological contexts.
Collocations
Genosse und Freundcomrade and friendGenosse im Geistecomrade in spirit
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Pro Tip
Historical Context
Be aware that 'Genosse' has strong historical associations with socialist and communist movements, particularly in German-speaking countries.
Gold Rule
Political Connotation
Use 'Genosse' carefully in political discussions, as it may carry ideological weight depending on the context.
Word Origin
From Middle High German 'genōs', meaning 'companion' or 'associate', derived from Old High German 'ginoz' (companion) and related to Old English 'genōs' (kinsman).
Usage Notes
The term is historically associated with socialist and communist movements, where it was used to address fellow party members. In modern usage, it can also refer to a close friend or ally in a non-political context.
Word Breakdown
gen-
together
prefix-osse
companion
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