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 long, narrow mark or stroke; line(geometry; drawing; shape)
a.printed, drawn, or imaginary line in geometry or art
Die Linien auf dem Papier sind gerade.—The lines on the paper are straight.
2.fixed route or service (bus, train, tram, etc.)(public transportation)
a.route served by public transportation
Die Linie 5 fährt alle zehn Minuten.—Line 5 runs every ten minutes.
3.family line; lineage; sequence of descent(family, succession)
a.line of descent within a family
In unserer Familie gibt es eine lange Linie von Ärzten.—There is a long line of doctors in our family.
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.
