die Linie
noun · /ˈliːni̯ə/ ·Etymology
From Middle High German linie, from Medieval Latin linea, alternative form of older Latin līnea. Earlier borrowings from the same source, such as Old High German linna, were not continued.
Translation
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line
feminine
Es ist in erster Linie eine Frage der Zeit.
It is essentially a question of time.
Diese Linie stellt den Längengrad dar.
This line represents the longitude.
Diese Linie ist parallel zu den anderen.
This line is parallel to the other.
- file feminine
- equator (nautical) feminine
Declension
| Case | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | Linie | Linien |
| Accusative | Linie | Linien |
| Dative | Linie | Linien |
| Genitive | Linie | Linien |