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die Leiste

noun · /ˈlaɪ̯stə/ ·
Etymology

From Middle High German līste, from Old High German līsta, from Proto-West Germanic *līstā, from Proto-Germanic *līstǭ. Doublet of Liste.

Translation

  1. lath used as covering or support; skirting board; ledge, ledger feminine

    Komm her und leiste uns Gesellschaft!

    Come over here and join us.

    Ich leiste dir Gesellschaft.

    I'll keep you company.

    Komm und leiste mir etwas Gesellschaft.

    Come and keep me company.

  2. row of buttons, switches, or similar elements feminine
  3. groin feminine
  4. bar feminine

Declension

CaseSingularPlural
Nominative Leiste Leisten
Accusative Leiste Leisten
Dative Leiste Leisten
Genitive Leiste Leisten

Leiste

noun ·

Translation

  1. band source:freedict-eng-deu-dictd
  2. batten source:wikdict-en-de-stardict
  3. guide rail source:dictcc-tuchemnitz-de-en