Riege

From German Low German and Middle Low German rīge, ultimately from a derivative of Proto-Germanic *raih- (“row, line”).

Cognate with Middle High German rīge (“line, row, array”). Originating from Northern Germany, Friedrich Jahn, a German gymnastics educator and nationalist, introduced this Low German term in the early 19th century.

• IPA^(key): [ˈʁiːɡə]

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• Hyphenation: Rie‧ge

Riege f (genitive Riege, plural Riegen)

1. gymnastics team

   Synonym: Turnriege

2. group, team, side, lineup, cast, circle (sports, politics etc.)

   Synonyms: Aufstellung, Aufgebot, Auswahl, Besetzung, Mannschaft, Team

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