NOUN

Leinen/ˈlaɪ̯nən/linen; leash

Leinen is a German noun that means linen or leash. It is pronounced /ˈlaɪ̯nən/. As a noun it takes the article "das", with the plural form "Leinen".

Definitions

1.cloth made from flax; linen(material, textile)

a.textile made from the fibers of the flax plant

Das Hemd besteht aus feinem Leinen.The shirt is made of fine linen.

2.leash or tether (especially for animals)(object, animal care)

a.strap or cord used to restrain an animal

Der Hund ist an der Leine.The dog is on the leash.

Declension

Genderneuter

SingularPlural
Nominativedas Leinendie Leinen
Genitivedes Leinensder Leinen
Dativedem Leinenden Leinen
Accusativedas Leinendie Leinen

Frequently asked questions

What does "Leinen" mean in English?
"Leinen" means linen or leash. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Leinen"?
"Leinen" is pronounced /ˈlaɪ̯nən/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Leinen" der, die, or das?
"Leinen" is a neuter noun, so it takes the article "das".
What is the plural of "Leinen"?
The plural of "Leinen" is "Leinen".
What part of speech is "Leinen"?
"Leinen" is a noun in German.

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