How to Say "Line" in German - How To Say Guide

Linie

/ˈliːni̯ə/

The German word for line is Linie.

Linie is used to refer to a geometric or abstract line. For example, you can use it when talking about a Liniendiagramm (line graph).

Meaning: single horizontal row of text on a screen, printed paper, etc. (noun)

Which one should you use?

While Linie refers to a geometric or abstract line, the German word Zeile is used specifically for a single line of text or a row in a table.

Its plural form is Linien. In the dative case, it appears as einer Linie.

/ˈliːni̯ə/

While 'line' in English can mean a queue of people, Germans would typically use the word Schlange, which literally translates to 'snake'.
The English word 'line' and the German Linie share a common ancestor in the Latin word 'linea', which actually referred to a thread or string made of flax.
In German fashion and art, Linie can refer to the 'silhouette' or 'cut' of a garment. A 'clean line' in a dress is described as eine klare Linie.

Ziehe hier eine Linie!
Draw a line here.
This sentence is useful for practicing the use of Linie when giving a command.
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Zeichne eine gerade Linie.
Draw a straight line.
This sentence is useful for describing the type of Linie being drawn.
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Wo ist das Ende dieser Linie?
Where is the end of this line?
This sentence is useful for asking about the end of a Linie.
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Diese Linie trennt die beiden Absätze.
This line separates the two paragraphs.
Kannst du bitte ein Strichelchen unter den wichtigen Abschnitt setzen?
Could you please put a little line under the important section?
Der Künstler zog eine gerade Linie.
The artist drew a straight line.
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