ge
Ge (noun) means the name of the Cyrillic letter Г, г, used in Russian and other Slavic languages.
How to use ge
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe name given to the Cyrillic letter that corresponds roughly to the English "G."
Word forms
ges plural, gEs plural
Etymology
Borrowed directly from the Russian name for the letter, гэ.
Synonyms
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Frequently asked questions
What does “ge” mean?
The word “ge” means the name of the Cyrillic letter Г, г, used in Russian and other Slavic languages. In plain terms, the name given to the Cyrillic letter that corresponds roughly to the English "G.".
What part of speech is “ge”?
“Ge” is a noun.
Where does the word “ge” come from?
The word “ge” comes from Russian. Borrowed directly from the Russian name for the letter, гэ.
Is “ge” a common word?
“Ge” is an uncommon word in modern English.
Is "ge" the English name for a Cyrillic letter, or the letter itself?
"Ge" is the English transliteration of the name of the Cyrillic letter Г (lowercase г), used when referring to that letter in English-language discussion, not a Latin-alphabet word in its own right.
Which languages use the letter called "ge"?
The letter named "ge" is used in Russian and other Slavic languages written with the Cyrillic alphabet.
Is "ge" capitalized when referring to the letter?
The Cyrillic letter itself has both an uppercase form (Г) and a lowercase form (г); the English name "ge" is generally written lowercase unless it begins a sentence.
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