Kline
The English phrase 'cline' is expressed in German as Kline.
Kline is a surname of English or German origin. In specific academic and scientific contexts, it is used as a formal term when referring to genetic or linguistic concepts.
Did you know?
- Because German capitalizes all nouns, a reader seeing Kline at the start of a sentence cannot tell if it is a proper name or a technical term without reading the rest of the sentence.
- While Kline is used as a name, the closely related German word Klinge refers to the 'blade' of a tool or weapon.
- The term Kline in German functions as a direct loanword from the scientific concept used in English, rather than being a native German development.
Examples in context
- Herr Kline kommt heute später.Mr. Kline is coming later today.
- Frau Kline arbeitet in Berlin.Ms. Kline works in Berlin.
Example conversation
Julian and Julia are looking at a guest list for a party.
- JulianWer ist auf der Liste, Julia?Who is on the list, Julia?
- JuliaDa steht der Name Kline.The name Kline is written there.
- JulianIst das ein Freund von dir?Is that a friend of yours?
- JuliaJa, er ist ein guter Bekannter.Yes, he is a good acquaintance.
