English–German

“plain” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈeːbənə/

Example

Wir wanderten über die Ebene.

We walked across the plain.

Illustration for Ebene (plain)

How to say “plain” in German

“Plain” in German is Ebene.

One flat expanse serves as either visible ground or a shared intellectual plane on which ideas meet.

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

Example sentences with Ebene

Der Bauernhof liegt am Rand der Ebene.

The farm is at the edge of the plain.

Tips for using Ebene

  • The expression auf gleicher Ebene usually means on equal terms or at the same level, not simply on the same piece of land.

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