NOUN
Leinwand/ˈlaɪ̯nvant/canvas; screen (cinema)
Leinwand is a German noun that means canvas or screen (cinema). It is pronounced /ˈlaɪ̯nvant/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Leinwände".
Definitions
1.strong cloth used for painting or as fabric(art/material)
a.material used by artists for painting
Der Maler spannte die Leinwand auf den Keilrahmen.—The painter stretched the canvas over the stretcher frame.
2.large screen for projecting images or films(cinema/theater)
a.projection surface in a movie theater
Der Film wurde auf einer großen Leinwand gezeigt.—The movie was shown on a large screen.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Leinwand | die Leinwände |
| Genitive | der Leinwand | der Leinwände |
| Dative | der Leinwand | den Leinwänden |
| Accusative | die Leinwand | die Leinwände |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Leinwand" mean in English?
- "Leinwand" means canvas or screen (cinema). It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Leinwand"?
- "Leinwand" is pronounced /ˈlaɪ̯nvant/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Leinwand" der, die, or das?
- "Leinwand" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What is the plural of "Leinwand"?
- The plural of "Leinwand" is "Leinwände".
- What part of speech is "Leinwand"?
- "Leinwand" is a noun in German.
