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feminine

/ˈxente/

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Translation

people, folks

Word origin

From Latin gens, accusative gentem ('clan, tribe, people'), from the root of gignere ('to beget').

Origin
Latin
Root
gentem
English cognates
gentle, gentile, genteel

Grammar

Genderfeminine
Pluralgentes

Examples

mucha .

There are many people waiting outside the theatre.

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The people in the neighbourhood are very kind to the children.

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I met very interesting people on the trip.

Mucha .

Many people believe that money brings happiness.

mucha .

A lot of people have gathered in the square this afternoon.

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This word is part of lesson 3.