nounnoun

der Genosse, -n

comrade

Eine Person, die zur gleichen Gruppe gehört und oft die gleichen Ziele oder Ideen hat.

The German word "Genosse" is a noun meaning "comrade" or "member" (usually in a political or social group).

It comes from the root "nosse", related to "gen-" from "gemenos" (Common Germanic) meaning "together" or "shared".
It generally denotes someone who is part of a collective or shares common goals.

Similar words:

Differences:

Genosse typically has a political or ideological connotation, often used in socialist or communist contexts.
Kamerad is more informal and emphasizes friendship or companionship without political association.
Kollege refers to work or professional relationship.
Mitglied is a neutral term for any group membership.

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Der Genosse spricht auf der Versammlung.noun

The comrade is speaking at the meeting.

Hast du deine ehemaligen Genossen gestern getroffen?noun

Did you meet your former comrades yesterday?

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