NOUN

Knopfleiste/ˈknɔp͡fˌlaɪ̯stə/button placket; button strip; button band

Knopfleiste is a German noun that means button placket, button strip, or button band. It is pronounced /ˈknɔp͡fˌlaɪ̯stə/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Knopfleisten".

Definitions

1.strip of fabric with buttons, typically on shirts, blouses, or coats, used to close an opening(clothing)

a.vertical strip of fabric with buttons

Die Knopfleiste an meinem Hemd ist eingerissen.The button placket on my shirt is torn.

b.part of a garment where buttons are attached, used for fastening

Bitte achte darauf, dass die Knopfleiste ordentlich zugeknöpft ist.Please make sure the button placket is properly buttoned.

Declension

Genderfeminine

SingularPlural
Nominativedie Knopfleistedie Knopfleisten
Genitiveder Knopfleisteder Knopfleisten
Dativeder Knopfleisteden Knopfleisten
Accusativedie Knopfleistedie Knopfleisten

Frequently asked questions

What does "Knopfleiste" mean in English?
"Knopfleiste" means button placket, button strip, or button band. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Knopfleiste"?
"Knopfleiste" is pronounced /ˈknɔp͡fˌlaɪ̯stə/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Knopfleiste" der, die, or das?
"Knopfleiste" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
What is the plural of "Knopfleiste"?
The plural of "Knopfleiste" is "Knopfleisten".
What part of speech is "Knopfleiste"?
"Knopfleiste" is a noun in German.

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