Klinge

See also: klinge

German

Etymology

From Middle High German klinge, derived from klingen (“to sound”), from the sound of clashing metal. Cognate with Middle Low German klinge.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): [ˈklɪŋə]

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• Hyphenation: Klin‧ge

Noun

Klinge f (genitive Klinge, plural Klingen)

1. blade (of a weapon or tool)

Derived terms

• die Klingen kreuzen
• über die Klinge springen lassen
• Rasierklinge

Descendants

• Esperanto: klingo
• Norwegian Bokmål: klinge
• Norwegian Nynorsk: klinge

Further reading

• “Klinge” in Duden online