Eidgenosse

derNoun

confederate; Swiss citizen.

English translations

  1. 01

    compatriot

  2. 02

    fellow citizen

  3. 03

    confederate

Word details

German meaning
Ein Schweizer Bürger.
English meaning
Swiss citizen
Synonym
Schweizer
German example
Er ist ein stolzer Eidgenosse.
English example
He is a proud Swiss citizen.
Type
Noun
Article
der
Singular Form
der Eidgenosse
Plural Form
die Eidgenossen

Example sentences with “Eidgenosse”

  1. Die Eidgenossen feierten ihren Nationalfeiertag. (The Swiss confederates celebrated their national holiday.)

Frequently asked questions

Is Eidgenosse masculine?

Yes, Eidgenosse is a masculine noun (der Eidgenosse). The plural is die Eidgenossen.