NOUN
Schiene/ˈʃiːnə/rail; splint; track
Schiene is a German noun that means rail, splint, or track. It is pronounced /ˈʃiːnə/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Schienen".
Definitions
1.metal bar forming part of a railway track(railways)
a.rail on which trains run
Der Zug entgleiste, weil eine Schiene beschädigt war.—The train derailed because a rail was damaged.
2.device to immobilize an injured limb(medicine)
a.splint for supporting a broken bone
Der Arzt legte dem Patienten eine Schiene an.—The doctor put a splint on the patient.
3.bar or track guiding movement(general/technology)
a.guiding or supporting bar
Der Vorhang läuft auf einer Schiene.—The curtain moves on a track.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Schiene | die Schienen |
| Genitive | der Schiene | der Schienen |
| Dative | der Schiene | den Schienen |
| Accusative | die Schiene | die Schienen |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Schiene" mean in English?
- "Schiene" means rail, splint, or track. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Schiene"?
- "Schiene" is pronounced /ˈʃiːnə/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Schiene" der, die, or das?
- "Schiene" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What is the plural of "Schiene"?
- The plural of "Schiene" is "Schienen".
- What part of speech is "Schiene"?
- "Schiene" is a noun in German.
