ger

IPA/dʒˈɜː/
IPA/dʒˈɜː/

ger — noun

1. a written short form of 'German', used to refer to the language, the people, or

1.名詞B1
釋義

a written short form of 'German', used to refer to the language, the people, or things from Germany — for example, on forms, tickets, or luggage tags.

例句

The form asked Vivek to choose between Eng, Ger, and Fre for his language exam.

abbreviation for language choice on a form

Aylin found an old train ticket marked 'Ger — Berlin' in her suitcase.

文法句型

ger + noun (as modifier)

用法筆記

Almost always appears in writing — on forms, labels, timetables, or databases. Not used in spoken conversation.

2. a written short form of 'gerund', used in grammar books or language-teaching mat

2.名詞C1
釋義

a written short form of 'gerund', used in grammar books or language-teaching materials to label a verb form ending in '-ing' that functions as a noun — for example, 'Swimming is good exercise.'

例句

The grammar table lists infinitive on the left and ger on the right.

abbreviation in grammar tables

Leo's textbook marks each exercise with 'ger' next to sentences that need an -ing form.

用法筆記

Only appears in grammatical descriptions, dictionaries, or language textbooks. Learners do not need to use this abbreviation in their own writing.

3. a written short form of 'gastroesophageal reflux', a medical condition in which

3.名詞C2
釋義

a written short form of 'gastroesophageal reflux', a medical condition in which stomach acid flows back up into the tube connecting the mouth and stomach, causing heartburn.

例句

The doctor noted 'ger' on Yael's chart after the endoscopy results came back.

medical abbreviation on patient chart

Antonia read the prescription label, which said 'for treatment of ger'.

用法筆記

Standard medical shorthand in patient records and reports. Not used in everyday conversation; patients are more likely to hear 'acid reflux' or 'heartburn'.