Schrägstrich
/ˈʃʁɛːkˌʃtʁɪç/masculine
The English word "slash" refers to the / symbol in German as Schrägstrich. If unsure, use Schrägstrich. Wiktionary also lists Bruchstrich.
Meaning: typography: / symbol (noun)
Ways to say it
| German | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Schrägstrich | /ˈʃʁɛːkˌʃtʁɪç/ /ˈʃʁeːk-/ |
masculine |
| Bruchstrich | masculine |
In a typographic context, these terms describe the / symbol. While Schrägstrich is the most common term, other words are used depending on the specific function of the mark.
What does it mean word for word?
The word Schrägstrich is a compound noun consisting of schräg, meaning slanting or diagonal and Strich, meaning line or stroke.
Which one should you use?
Schrägstrich is the general term for a slash or oblique stroke. In contrast, Bruchstrich is used specifically when the slash acts as a fraction bar in mathematics.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
Both Bruchstrich and Schrägstrich are masculine nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈʃʁɛːkˌʃtʁɪç/
Did you know?
- In German internet slang, the English word 'slash' is often used as a verb to describe a specific type of fan fiction where characters are paired together.
- While Schrägstrich refers to the slash, the word Bruch in Bruchstrich also means 'break' or 'fracture' in a medical context.
- In formal German writing, using a Schrägstrich to replace the word 'oder' (or) is sometimes discouraged in strict academic style guides.
Examples in context
- Die URL besteht aus dem Protokoll 'http', gefolgt von 'www', einem Schrägstrich und dem Domainnamen.The URL consists of the protocol 'http', followed by 'www', a slash, and the domain name.
- Der Schrägstrich fehlt in der URL.The slash is missing in the URL.
- Schreib bitte einen Schrägstrich zwischen die Wörter.Please write a slash between the words.
- Ein Schrägstrich trennt die beiden Optionen.A slash separates the two options.
Example conversation
Laura and Julian are checking a website address on a computer.
- LauraHast du den Schrägstrich im Link vergessen?Did you forget the slash in the link?
- JulianNein, ich habe den Schrägstrich gesetzt.No, I put the slash in.
- LauraDann warum lädt die Seite nicht?Then why isn't the page loading?
- JulianVielleicht ist die Adresse trotzdem falsch.Maybe the address is wrong anyway.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “slash” translations and entries Schrägstrich, Bruchstrich, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
