Noun
die Klinge
Pronunciation: [ˈklɪŋə]
blade (of a weapon or tool)
C1
rank #5,563
plural Klingen
Meanings
Noun
- blade (of a weapon or tool)
- a bladed weapon, sword, saber, etc
Example sentence
Die Klinge des Messers ist sehr scharf.
The blade of the knife is very sharp.
Word forms
singular
die Klinge
plural
die Klingen
The four cases
Singular
Nominativedie Klinge
Accusativedie Klinge
Dativeder Klinge
Genitiveder Klinge
Plural
Nominativedie Klingen
Accusativedie Klingen
Dativeden Klingen
Genitiveder Klingen
Usage
- eine stumpfe Klinge — A blunt blade; the opposite is eine scharfe Klinge.
- Klinge / Griff — The blade versus the handle of a tool or weapon.
Die Klinge muss nach jedem Gebrauch gereinigt werden.
The blade must be cleaned after every use.