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  • ge ˘ inseparable prefix
    Commentary:
    • prefix in adjectives
    • prefix in adverbs
    • prefix in nouns
    • prefix in a great number of verbal nouns containing the idea of repetition or duration (sometimes unpleasant) from which the infinitive ending has been dropped
    • prefix in the perfect participle of verbs (except in separable verbs)
    • When the verb begins with f or a sibilant (also in esse) the ge– becomes g–.
    • When the verb begins with h, the ge– +h becomes gh–.
    • In geh, gewwe, griege, kumme, ware, waere, ge– is omitted in the perfect participle.
    Etymology: G ge–