ge- root words — words with the ge- root

The root ge- comes from German geheim, meaning secret. 1 words in Dendril are built from it, including gestapo. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the ge- root

Explore words with ge- — words containing the ge- root and sharing its sense of "secret". Examples include gestapo. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does ge- mean?

The ge- root means secret, from German geheim. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.