English–German

“left” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈlɪŋkə/

Example

Die linke Hand tut weh.

The left hand hurts.

Illustration for linke (left)

How to say “left” in German

“Left” in German is linke.

The opposite side from the right, whether located beside a body, in a room, or on a political spectrum.

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

Example sentences with linke

Die linke Tasche des Rucksacks ist offen.

The left pocket of the backpack is open.

Tips for using linke

  • Die Linke is the capitalized name of a German political party, while ordinary adjective uses remain lowercase.

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