how to pronounce gen

/ˈɡeːn/

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gen is pronounced in one syllable

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eː

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An example use of gen in a speech by a native speaker of standard german:

“… dem letzten brief die gen-spur warne …”

meanings of gen

noun:

Gene.

preposition:

In the direction; to; towards (a place or time).

gen frequency in german - B2 level of CEFR

the word gen occurs in german on average 21 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for B2 level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.