Hello, you have come here looking for the meaning of the word
געגנט. In DICTIOUS you will not only get to know all the dictionary meanings for the word
געגנט, but we will also tell you about its etymology, its characteristics and you will know how to say
געגנט in singular and plural. Everything you need to know about the word
געגנט you have here. The definition of the word
געגנט will help you to be more precise and correct when speaking or writing your texts. Knowing the definition of
געגנט, as well as those of other words, enriches your vocabulary and provides you with more and better linguistic resources.
Yiddish
Etymology
From Middle High German gegende, earlier gegenōte, from Old High German geginōti, probably a calque of Old French contree. Cognate with German Gegend.
Pronunciation
Noun
געגנט • (gegnt) m or f, plural געגנטן (gegntn)
- region, area
- neighborhood
- oblast
Usage notes
The sense “oblast” is used primarily when referring to the Jewish Autonomous Oblast; otherwise, the term אָבלאַסט (oblast) is more common.
Derived terms