Borrowed from Lithuanian giminė, meaning “kin” or “family,” and related to Latvian dzimt, “to be born.” It has been recorded in Latvian writing since the 1870s, replacing the earlier German-influenced famīlija.
Borrowed from Lithuanian giminė, meaning “kin” or “family,” and related to Latvian dzimt, “to be born.” It has been recorded in Latvian writing since the 1870s, replacing the earlier German-influenced famīlija.
What does ģimene mean in Latvian?
Ģimene means a family, a close group joined by kinship, partnership, adoption, or care.
Is ģimene masculine or feminine?
Ģimene is feminine and belongs to the fifth declension.
What is the plural of ģimene?
The nominative plural is ģimenes, and its genitive plural is ģimeņu.
How is ģimene pronounced?
Ģimene is pronounced /ˈɟimene/, with stress on the first syllable.
Where does ģimene come from?
It was borrowed from Lithuanian giminė and is related to Latvian dzimt, “to be born.”