English–German

“leash” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈlaɪ̯nə/

Example

Im Park sehe ich viele Leinen.

In the park, I see many leashes.

Illustration for Leine (leash)

How to say “leash” in German

“Leash” in German is Leine.

A flexible line connects a person to something that must stay guided or safely attached, from a dog's collar to equipment under control.

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

Example sentences with Leine

Der Hund läuft ohne Leine am Strand.

The dog walks on the beach without a leash.

Tips for using Leine

  • The verb anleinen means to attach an animal to a leash, while an der Leine führen describes leading it on one.

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