die Leiste

Plural: die Leisten
Noun
  1. the ledge, the bar
  2. the groin
1.

the ledge, the bar

(A long think piece of material, most commonly wood.)
2.

the groin

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xv
xv

I think i’ve heard this used in relation to software – so it would be like a toolbar?

Emanuel
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Emanuel
Reply to  xv

Oh yeah, 100%.
Address-Leiste zum Beispiel

xv
xv
Reply to  Emanuel

Thanks! the other thing i’ve come across recently is “Reiter” – from context I had the impression this was a drop down menu. Is that correct?

Last edited 6 months ago by xv
Emanuel
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Emanuel
Reply to  xv

Nee, Reiter sind tabs.
Weil die wie ein Reiter oben auf der Boxkante sitzen. Das kommt von früher von echten Ordnern.
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xv
xv
Reply to  Emanuel

That is a cool etymology

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

Leiste has 2 distinct meanings: 1. the ledge, the bar, 2. the groin.

What is the gender of 'Leiste'?

die

What is the plural of 'Leiste'?

die Leisten

What is 'Leiste' related to?

This is a standalone entry with no parent word listed.

Where can I learn more about 'Leiste'?

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