German - English (British) translations for "Schiene"
"Schiene" German translation
Translation
rail
Definition
Schiene
Part of speech
noun
Gender
feminine
Translations
This is is an experimental feature. Please report any issues.Meaning: rail
Der Zug fährt auf der Schiene.
The train is running on the rail.
Meaning: track
Die Rennfahrer laufen auf der Schiene um die Kurve.
The racers run on the track around the curve.
Meaning: splint
Der Arzt legte einen Schiene um den gebrochenen Finger.
The doctor put a splint around the broken finger.
Meaning: strip
Auf dem Boden sind Schienen angebracht, um die Kabel zu verlegen.
Rails are installed on the floor to lay the cables.
Examples
This is is an experimental feature. Please report any issues.A1: Die Schiene ist lang.
A1: The rail is long.
A1: Ich fahre mit der Schiene.
A1: I am traveling by rail.
A1: Die Schiene ist aus Metall.
A1: The rail is made of metal.
B1: Der Zug fährt auf den Schienen.
B1: The train is running on the tracks.
B1: Die Schienen wurden vor kurzem erneuert.
B1: The tracks were recently renewed.
B1: Wir müssen die Schienen überqueren, um zur anderen Seite zu gelangen.
B1: We have to cross the tracks to get to the other side.
C1: Die Schiene wurde sorgfältig verlegt, um eine stabile Grundlage für das Gebäude zu schaffen.
C1: The rail was carefully laid to create a stable foundation for the building.
C1: Aufgrund eines technischen Defekts mussten die Schienen repariert werden.
C1: Due to a technical defect, the tracks had to be repaired.
C1: Die Schienenverbindung zwischen den beiden Städten ermöglicht einen schnellen und effizienten Transport von Waren.
C1: The rail connection between the two cities enables fast and efficient transportation of goods.
Advanced Description
This is is an experimental feature. Please report any issues.The German noun 'Schiene' refers to a rail or track, typically used for transportation purposes. It can be a physical structure made of metal or concrete that trains, trams, or other vehicles run on.
In a broader sense, 'Schiene' can also refer to any type of guiding or supporting element that provides stability or direction. For example, it can be used to describe the rails on which sliding doors move or the tracks on which curtains are hung.
The word 'Schiene' is derived from the Middle High German word 'schīne', meaning 'rod' or 'bar'. It is commonly used in various industries and contexts, including transportation, construction, and interior design.