Riege

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German

Etymology

From German Low German and Middle Low German rīge, ultimately from a derivative of Proto-Germanic *raih- (row, line).

Cognate with Middle High German rīge (line, row, array). Originating from Northern Germany, Friedrich Jahn, a German gymnastics educator and nationalist, introduced this Low German term in the early 19th century.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): [ˈʁiːɡə]
  • Audio:(file)
  • Hyphenation: Rie‧ge

Noun

Riege f (genitive Riege, plural Riegen)

  1. gymnastics team
    Synonym: Turnriege
  2. group, team, side, lineup, cast, circle (sports, politics etc.)
    Synonyms: Aufstellung, Aufgebot, Auswahl, Besetzung, Mannschaft, Team

Declension

Further reading

  • Riege” in Digitales Wörterbuch der deutschen Sprache
  • Riege” in Duden online