Ger

Pronunciation: /dʒɝ/

Definitions of ger

noun a slang term for a firearm or gun

Example Sentences

A1 I saw a small ger in the distance.

A2 The ger was used by nomadic tribes in Mongolia.

B1 The family decided to stay in a ger during their vacation in the countryside.

B2 The traditional ger was beautifully decorated with colorful patterns.

C1 The ger was equipped with modern amenities for a comfortable stay.

C2 The intricate design of the ger reflected the craftsmanship of the local artisans.

Examples of ger in a Sentence

formal The germination process of the seeds was carefully monitored in the laboratory.

informal I heard that the germination rate of these plants is really high.

slang I can't believe how quickly those seeds germed in the soil!

figurative The idea began to ger within the minds of the creative team.

Grammatical Forms of ger

• past tense: gered
• plural: gers
• comparative: more ger
• superlative: most ger
• present tense: ger
• future tense: will ger
• perfect tense: have gered
• continuous tense: is gering
• singular: ger
• positive degree: ger
• infinitive: to ger
• gerund: gering
• participle: gered

Origin and Evolution of ger

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old High German

Story behind the word: The word 'ger' originated from Old High German 'gera' meaning 'spear'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'ger' evolved from specifically referring to a spear to being used more broadly in different contexts.