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
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Knopfleiste | die Knopfleisten |
| Genitive | der Knopfleiste | der Knopfleisten |
| Dative | der Knopfleiste | den Knopfleisten |
| Accusative | die Knopfleiste | die 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.
