Ger

derNoun

spear (archaic); yurt (loanword)

English translations

  1. 01

    Gear

Word details

English meaning
yurt
Synonym
Jurte Die Nomaden lebten in einem Ger in der Steppe.
English example
The nomads lived in a yurt on the steppe.
Type
Noun
Article
der
Singular Form
der Ger
Plural Form
die Gere

Example sentences with “Ger”

  1. Der Krieger schwang seinen Ger. (The warrior swung his spear.)

Frequently asked questions

Does Ger mean spear or yurt?

It can be an archaic German word for a spear (der Ger), or a loanword for a Mongolian tent (die Ger). Context is key.