English–German

“bow” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈʃlaɪ̯fə/

Example

Sie bindet eine Schleife.

She is tying a bow.

Illustration for Schleife (bow)

How to say “bow” in German

“Bow” in German is Schleife.

A ribbon crosses itself and tightens into a balanced knot with two curved sides.

Full entry for Schleife: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Schleife

Sie trägt eine kleine Schleife im Haar.

She is wearing a small bow in her hair.

Tips for using Schleife

  • Schleife is feminine, so the phrase is eine Schleife, and its plural is Schleifen.

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