Folie/ˈfoːli̯ə/plastic film; foil; transparency (for projector)
Folie is a German noun that means plastic film, foil, or transparency (for projector). It is pronounced /ˈfoːli̯ə/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Folien".
Definitions
1.thin sheet of flexible material such as plastic or metal(material)
a.plastic film used for wrapping or covering objects
Sie hat das Sandwich in Folie eingepackt.—She wrapped the sandwich in plastic film.
b.metal foil used in the kitchen or for packaging
Die Schokolade ist in goldene Folie eingewickelt.—The chocolate is wrapped in golden foil.
2.transparent sheet for overhead projectors(presentation)
a.transparency used for displaying content in a presentation
Der Lehrer hat die Folie auf den Overheadprojektor gelegt.—The teacher put the transparency on the overhead projector.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Folie | die Folien |
| Genitive | der Folie | der Folien |
| Dative | der Folie | den Folien |
| Accusative | die Folie | die Folien |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Folie" mean in English?
- "Folie" means plastic film, foil, or transparency (for projector). It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Folie"?
- "Folie" is pronounced /ˈfoːli̯ə/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Folie" der, die, or das?
- "Folie" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What is the plural of "Folie"?
- The plural of "Folie" is "Folien".
- What part of speech is "Folie"?
- "Folie" is a noun in German.
