English–German

“rail” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈʃiːnə/

Example

Die Schiene ist rostig.

The rail is rusty.

Illustration for Schiene (rail)

How to say “rail” in German

“Rail” in German is Schiene.

A slim hard guide that carries motion along a fixed path or holds a body part steady.

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

Example sentences with Schiene

Man brachte die Gespräche wieder auf die Schiene.

The talks were put back on track.

Tips for using Schiene

  • Schiene usually means an individual rail, whereas Gleis commonly means the complete railway track or route.

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