German word

Klinge

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈklɪŋə/

Meaning

  • feminine nounblade

Example

Die Klinge des Messers ist beschädigt.

The knife's blade is damaged.

Illustration for Klinge (blade)

More examples

Die Klinge eines Rasierers muss regelmäßig gewechselt werden.

The blade of a razor needs to be replaced regularly.

Core concept

A slim metal strip extending from a handle, with one edge honed for cutting.

Common phrases

  • Klinge eines Rasierers

    razor blade

  • abgebrochene Klinge

    chipped blade

  • die Klinge wechseln

    change the blade

Similar words

Schneide: The very fine edge of a tool that makes contact with material to cut it.
Messer: A handheld cutting tool consisting of a blade attached to a handle.
Messerblatt: The metal blade part fitted to a knife or saw.
Spitze: The pointed, sharp end of a blade or needle.

Definition in German

Der Teil eines Messers, Schwerts oder Werkzeugs aus Metall, dessen scharfe Kante zum Schneiden dient.

Word origin

Klinge comes from Old High German klinga through Middle High German klinge and is an inherited Germanic noun for a blade.

Usage tips

  • Klinge is feminine, so the forms are die Klinge, der Klinge, and die Klingen in the plural.

Related words

  • Klingenwechselblade replacementnoun

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