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die Klinge

noun · [ˈklɪŋə] ·
Etymology

From Middle High German klinge, derived from klingen (“to sound”), from the sound of clashing metal. Cognate with Middle Low German klinge.

Translation

  1. blade (of a weapon or tool) feminine

    Es ist gefährlich, mit einer Klinge so herumzuwedeln.

    It is dangerous to wield an edged tool in such a way.

    Die Klinge des Messers ist scharf.

    The knife has a very sharp edge.

    Das Messer hat eine scharfe Klinge.

    The knife has a keen blade.

  2. a bladed weapon, sword, saber, etc. feminine

Declension

CaseSingularPlural
Nominative Klinge Klingen
Accusative Klinge Klingen
Dative Klinge Klingen
Genitive Klinge Klingen

Klinge

noun ·

Translation

  1. blade source:freedict-eng-deu-dictd
  2. blade source:wikdict-en-de-stardict
  3. blade source:dictcc-tuchemnitz-de-en