Noun
das Lot
Pronunciation: /loːt/
the vertical, upright position (ins Lot kommen — to come right)
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plural Lote
Meanings
Noun
- the vertical, upright position (ins Lot kommen — to come right)
- plumb line, plumb bob (weight used to check the vertical)
- sounding lead (for measuring water depth)
- solder
Example sentence
Der Maurer prüft die Wand mit dem Lot.
The bricklayer checks the wall with the plumb line.
Word forms
singular
das Lot
plural
die Lote
The four cases
Singular
Nominativedas Lot
Accusativedas Lot
Dativedem Lot
Genitivedes Lotes
Plural
Nominativedie Lote
Accusativedie Lote
Dativeden Loten
Genitiveder Lote
Usage
- im Lot sein — Be vertical or, figuratively, be in order.
- etwas ins Lot bringen — Put something right; describes a transition to order.
Nach dem Umzug war ihr Alltag bald wieder im Lot.
After the move, her daily life was soon back in order.