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“parallel line” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/paʁaˈleːlə/

Example

Sie zeichnete zwei Parallelen auf das Blatt.

She drew two parallel lines on the sheet.

Illustration for Parallele (parallel line)

How to say “parallel line” in German

“Parallel line” in German is Parallele.

Two lines run side by side without meeting; the image also covers a notable similarity between events or ideas.

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

Example sentences with Parallele

Die Schatten der Pfosten fallen als Parallelen auf den Boden.

The shadows of the posts fall on the ground as parallel lines.

Tips for using Parallele

  • German commonly uses eine Parallele zu etwas ziehen for identifying a similarity, with zu governing the dative.

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