German word

Leine

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈlaɪ̯nə/

Meaning

  • feminine nounleash

Example

Im Park sehe ich viele Leinen.

In the park, I see many leashes.

Illustration for Leine (leash)

More examples

Der Hund läuft ohne Leine am Strand.

The dog walks on the beach without a leash.

Core concept

A flexible line connects a person to something that must stay guided or safely attached, from a dog's collar to equipment under control.

Common phrases

  • an der Leine ziehen

    pull on the leash

  • an einer kurzen Leine halten

    keep on a short leash

  • an einer lockeren Leine laufen

    walk on a loose leash

Similar words

Hundeleine: A durable line held in the hand while walking a dog.
Halsband: A collar worn by a dog or cat, often fitted with a tag or ornament.
Geschirr: A harness fitted around a dog's body to secure it without straining the neck.
Wäscheleine: A long outdoor cord for hanging freshly washed clothes.

Definition in German

Leine (f) eine kurze oder lange Schnur, die dazu dient, etwas zu sichern oder zu führen, besonders als Hundeleine gebräuchlich.

Word origin

Leine developed from the older German forms līna and līne, which came from Latin līnea for a linen thread or cord.

Usage tips

  • The verb anleinen means to attach an animal to a leash, while an der Leine führen describes leading it on one.

Other meanings

  • cordnoun
  • ropenoun

Opposites

  • Freiheitfreedomnoun
  • Freigangfree roamingnoun

Related words

  • anleinenleashverb
  • angeleintleashedadjective
  • Leinenpflichtleash requirementnoun

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