NOUN
Linie/ˈliːni̯ə/line; route; lineage
Linie is a German noun that means line, route, or lineage. It is pronounced /ˈliːni̯ə/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Linien".
Definitions
1.a drawn or imaginary line; a long narrow mark(shape or drawing)
a.a stroke or mark drawn on a surface
Ziehe eine gerade Linie mit dem Lineal.—Draw a straight line with the ruler.
2.designation for a route, especially in public transportation(public transport)
a.a bus, train, or tram route
Die Linie 5 fährt bis zum Hauptbahnhof.—Line 5 goes to the main train station.
3.sequence of related people or things; lineage(family or group)
a.ancestral line, family lineage
Sie stammt aus einer alten Linie von Künstlern.—She comes from a long line of artists.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Linie | die Linien |
| Genitive | der Linie | der Linien |
| Dative | der Linie | den Linien |
| Accusative | die Linie | die Linien |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Linie" mean in English?
- "Linie" means line, route, or lineage. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Linie"?
- "Linie" is pronounced /ˈliːni̯ə/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Linie" der, die, or das?
- "Linie" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What is the plural of "Linie"?
- The plural of "Linie" is "Linien".
- What part of speech is "Linie"?
- "Linie" is a noun in German.
