Schleife
bow
Meaning of Schleife
Knoten aus zwei Schlaufen in einem Band oder einer Schnur
a knot made with two loops in a ribbon or string
Pronunciation
Schleife with English translation
Schleife usage examples
An dem Geschenk hing eine rote Schleife.
There was a red bow on the gift.
Sie band ihr Haar mit einer Schleife zusammen.
She tied her hair back with a bow.
Schleife synonyms
What's the difference between Schleife, Schleifchen, Masche, Verbeugung, Zierschleife, Bandschleife, and Bogen
Diminutive form: a small bow or little ribbon bow.
In Austria, the usual word for a bow; in Germany mostly 'loop' or 'stitch'.
Means a bow as a gesture of greeting or respect, not an object.
Decorative bow; a slightly more specific term than just "Schleife."
A ribbon bow; emphasizes the material and often sounds a bit more technical.
Advanced: broader words
General word for an arc, curve, or arch; used for a bow only because of its shape.
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Questions about this word
What does Schleife mean?
a knot made with two loops in a ribbon or string
How do you pronounce Schleife?
Schleife is pronounced [ˈʃlaɪ̯fə].
How is Schleife used in a sentence?
There was a red bow on the gift. Translation: An dem Geschenk hing eine rote Schleife.
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