das Gleis

Plural: die Gleise
Based on: *leis-, *lois-
Goethe A1 Noun
1.

the track

(ONLY for train tracks. The "Gleis" can refer to the track at a station or to the actual metal beams. Etymologically, it comes from a root that was about a dragged track and it's related to "learn", believe it or not. )

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How many meanings does the German word 'Gleis' have?

Gleis has 1 distinct meaning: 1. the track .

What is the gender of 'Gleis'?

das

What is the plural of 'Gleis'?

die Gleise

What is 'Gleis' related to?

The word 'Gleis' is related to *leis-, *lois-.

Where can I learn more about 'Gleis'?

Check out the main YourDailyGerman Dictionary for more German vocabulary entries.