German word

Riege

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈʁiːgə/

Meaning

  • feminine noungroup

Example

Die Riege trat als Erste an.

The group was the first to compete.

Illustration for Riege (group)

More examples

Die Riege übte eine synchronisierte Kür.

The group practiced a synchronized routine.

Core concept

A compact line of people moving or performing as one unit.

Common phrases

  • zu einer Riege gehören

    belong to a group

  • eine Riege zusammenstellen

    put together a group

  • mit der Riege auftreten

    perform with the group

Similar words

Gruppe: A set of people or things connected by a shared purpose or relationship.
Reihe: People or things arranged in a single line or sequence.
Formation: A planned arrangement of performers or marchers in a set shape.

Definition in German

eine geschlossene Reihe von Personen, meist für Vorführungen oder Wettbewerbe zusammengestellt.

Word origin

Riege comes from Middle High German rîge, meaning 'row' or 'line', and its group sense developed from people arranged in a row.

Usage tips

  • Unlike neutral Gruppe, Riege often suggests an organized set of athletes or performers and can sound formal or specialized.

Other meanings

  • teamnoun
  • squadnoun

Opposites

  • Einzelnerindividualnoun

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