Schleifen

Meaning

gerund of schleifen

schleifen

  1. (class-1, strong) to whet, grind (smooth and/or sharpen a surface by abrasion)
  2. (class-1, figuratively, strong) to drill, train, especially in a vexatious manner

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Schleife

  1. (feminine) bow, tie (way of fastening laces etc.)
  2. (feminine) bow, ribbon (ornament of such form)
  3. (feminine) anything loop- or eight-shaped
  4. (feminine, figuratively) loop (something recurring or repetitive)

Frequency

C2
Pronounced as (IPA)
/ˈʃlaɪ̯fɱ̩/

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