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noun

Seil

rope

German grammar
dasSeiln

Meaning of Seil

Deutsch

eine dicke Schnur aus vielen Fäden, zum Binden oder Heben von Dingen

English

thick string made of many threads, used for tying or lifting things

rope

Pronunciation

German
/zaɪ̯l/
German (Germany)

Seil with English translation

Seil usage examples

🇩🇪German→🇬🇧English

Das Seil ist lang genug für den Transport.

The rope is long enough for transport.

🇩🇪German→🇬🇧English

Wir haben das Gepäck mit dem Seil gesichert.

We secured the luggage with the rope.

Seil synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between Seil, Tau, Strick, Schnur, Bindfaden, Band, Faden, and Kabel

T
🇩🇪German
Tau

A thick, strong rope; often used for marine, sports, lifting, or securing purposes.

A1often
S
🇩🇪German
Strick

A softer, more flexible rope; can also mean a cord or knitted item, but in general use it can mean a rope.

A1often
S
🇩🇪German
Schnur

A thin cord or string; usually much thinner than a rope and used for light tying.

A1very often
B
🇩🇪German
Bindfaden

Twine or packing string; usually used for tying things together, especially parcels and boxes.

A1often

Advanced: broader words

B
🇩🇪German
Band

A ribbon, strip, or strap; often made of fabric and usually not as thick or strong as a rope.

A1very often
F
🇩🇪German
Faden

Thread; very thin and usually used for sewing or as a fine strand, not as a rope.

A1very often
K
🇩🇪German
Kabel

A cable or wire; not a rope in the usual sense, but an electrical or technical lead.

A1very often

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Questions about this word

What does Seil mean?

thick string made of many threads, used for tying or lifting things

How do you pronounce Seil?

Seil is pronounced [zaɪ̯l].

How is Seil used in a sentence?

The rope is long enough for transport. Translation: Das Seil ist lang genug für den Transport.

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