Schlinge

See also: schlinge

German

Etymology

From Middle High German slinge, from Old High German slinga. Compare schlingen and English sling.

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /ˈʃlɪŋə/
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Noun

Schlinge f (genitive Schlinge, plural Schlingen)

loop; noose
snare (trap using a loop)
sling (bandage for the arm)
(obsolete) sling (instrument for throwing)

Declension

Declension of Schlinge

	singular			plural
	indef.	def.	noun	def.	noun
nominative	eine	die	Schlinge	die	Schlingen
genitive	einer	der	Schlinge	der	Schlingen
dative	einer	der	Schlinge	den	Schlingen
accusative	eine	die	Schlinge	die	Schlingen

Synonyms

(throwing instrument): Schleuder

Further reading

Schlinge in Duden online

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