English–German

“slide” in German

German

AlsoFolie · gleiten

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈdiːa/

Example

Die Dias sind in der Schachtel.

The slides are in the box.

Illustration for Dia (slide)

How to say “slide” in German

“Slide” in German is Dia.

A small transparent picture carries a positive image that light projects onto a screen.

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

Example sentences with Dia

Auf der Konferenz hat er Dias gezeigt.

At the conference, he showed the slides.

Tips for using Dia

  • Dia is neuter, with the plural form Dias: das Dia, die Dias.

Other German words for “slide”

Ich habe drei Folien für die Präsentation vorbereitet.

I have prepared three slides for the presentation.

Ich gleite leise über das Eis.

I am sliding quietly over the ice.

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