Schlinge
See also: schlinge
German
Etymology
From Middle High German slinge, from Old High German slinga. Compare schlingen and English sling.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈʃlɪŋə/
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Noun
Schlinge f (genitive Schlinge, plural Schlingen)
- loop; noose
- snare (trap using a loop)
- sling (bandage for the arm)
- (obsolete) sling (instrument for throwing)
Declension
Declension of Schlinge
| singular | plural | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| indef. | def. | noun | def. | noun | |
| nominative | eine | die | Schlinge | die | Schlingen |
| genitive | einer | der | Schlinge | der | Schlingen |
| dative | einer | der | Schlinge | den | Schlingen |
| accusative | eine | die | Schlinge | die | Schlingen |
Synonyms
- (throwing instrument): Schleuder
Further reading
- Schlinge in Duden online