NOUN

Sehne/ˈzeːnə/tendon; string (of bow); chord (geometry)

Sehne is a German noun that means tendon, string (of bow), or chord (geometry). It is pronounced /ˈzeːnə/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Sehnen".

Definitions

1.a tendon in the body connecting muscles to bones(anatomy)

a.body part connecting muscle and bone

Die Achillessehne ist die stärkste Sehne des menschlichen Körpers.The Achilles tendon is the strongest tendon in the human body.

2.a flexible string, especially the string of a bow(archery, tools)

a.string pulled on a bow

Die Sehne des Bogens muss regelmäßig überprüft werden.The string of the bow must be checked regularly.

3.a chord; a straight line connecting two points on a curve(geometry)

a.line segment that connects two points on a circle

Eine Sehne teilt den Kreis in zwei Segmente.A chord divides the circle into two segments.

Declension

Genderfeminine

SingularPlural
Nominativedie Sehnedie Sehnen
Genitiveder Sehneder Sehnen
Dativeder Sehneden Sehnen
Accusativedie Sehnedie Sehnen

Frequently asked questions

What does "Sehne" mean in English?
"Sehne" means tendon, string (of bow), or chord (geometry). It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Sehne"?
"Sehne" is pronounced /ˈzeːnə/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Sehne" der, die, or das?
"Sehne" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
What is the plural of "Sehne"?
The plural of "Sehne" is "Sehnen".
What part of speech is "Sehne"?
"Sehne" is a noun in German.

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