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German word
Linie
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈliːni̯ə/
Meaning
- feminine nounline
Example
Welche Linien fahren zum Hauptbahnhof?
Which lines run to the main station?
More examples
Die Linie 2 hält an der Oper.
Line 2 stops at the opera house.
Core concept
A single path traced across a map, with vehicles following it regularly between stops.
Common phrases
Linie 2
line 2
mit der Linie 2 fahren
take line 2
auf Linie 2 umsteigen
change to line 2
Similar words
Buslinie: A bus route identified by its number or name.
Haltestelle: A designated place for boarding or leaving a bus or train.
Fahrplan: A schedule listing when services are due to run.
Strecke: The distance or route section linking two stations or locations.
Definition in German
Linie (f.) — eine gedachte oder sichtbare Spur, besonders im Verkehrswesen für regelmäßige Fahrverbindungen zwischen Haltestellen.
Word origin
German Linie comes from Latin linea, 'a line', and its route sense developed from the idea of a line marking a path.
Usage tips
- In public transport, Linie usually means a service route or route number, while Strecke usually means a physical section or distance.
Other meanings
- routenoun
Related words
- Linienplanline mapnoun
- Liniennetzroute networknoun
- Linienbusscheduled busnoun