Noun
der Riemen
Pronunciation: /ˈʁiːmən/
strap (long, narrow, pliable strip of leather, cloth, or the like)
C2
rank #9,385
plural Riemen
Meanings
Noun
- strap (long, narrow, pliable strip of leather, cloth, or the like)
- belt (band used in a machine to help transfer motion or power)
- oar (implement used to propel a boat or ship)
Example sentence
Die Tasche hat einen langen Riemen.
The bag has a long strap.
Word forms
singular
der Riemen
plural
die Riemen
The four cases
Singular
Nominativeder Riemen
Accusativeden Riemen
Dativedem Riemen
Genitivedes Riemens
Plural
Nominativedie Riemen
Accusativedie Riemen
Dativeden Riemen
Genitiveder Riemen
Usage
- ein Riemen aus Leder — A leather strap.
- Riemen / Gürtel — A strap or belt in various uses versus a belt worn around the waist.
Sie kürzte den Riemen ihrer Tasche ein wenig.
She shortened her bag's strap a little.