die Schleife

Plural: die Schleifen
Based on: *(s)leu-
Noun
  1. the ribbon
  2. the loop
  3. the bowknot
1.

the ribbon

(For small versions. )
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Examples
  • Die Kinder lernen, wie man eine Schleife macht.
  • The children are learning how to tie their shoes. (lit.: "make a ribbon")
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2.

the loop

(For a time loop for instance. The word "der Loop" is more popular for this sense nowadays.)
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3.

the bowknot

Opposite: Knoten
(The knot you use to tie your shoes.)
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Word of the Day – “schleifen”

A fun look at the meaning of "schleifen" what dragging has to do with sharp. Also: a few surprise guests like "schleichen" and "schlecht"

Vocab: schleifen, die Schleife, der Schleim, schleichen, die Schleichwerbung, schlichten, schlecht

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

Schleife has 3 distinct meanings: 1. the ribbon, 2. the loop, 3. the bowknot.

What is the gender of 'Schleife'?

die

What is the plural of 'Schleife'?

die Schleifen

What is 'Schleife' related to?

The word 'Schleife' is related to *(s)leu-.

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Word of the Day – “schleifen”
A fun look at the meaning of "schleifen" what dragging has to do with sharp. Also: a few surprise guests like "schleichen" and "schlecht"
Vocab: schleifen, die Schleife, der Schleim, schleichen, die Schleichwerbung, schlichten, schlecht
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