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Streifen

strip

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Meaning of Streifen

a long narrow piece of something

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German/ˈʃtʁaɪ̯fən/
strip
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Streifen synonyms

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What's the difference between Streifen / Bahn / Streifchen / Riemen / Band / schmaler Streifen

B
🇩🇪German
Bahn

A strip or band, often used for a long narrow part of material, surface, road, or pattern.

B1Often
S
🇩🇪German
Streifchen

Diminutive form: a small strip or little strip; it sounds smaller and a bit more affectionate or informal.

B1Often
R
🇩🇪German
Riemen

A strap or band, usually wider and sturdier; often refers to leather or a fastening part rather than a simple strip.

B1Often
B
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Band

A band or ribbon; a very general word for a long narrow piece of material or a tape-like strip.

B1Very Often
S
🇩🇪German
schmaler Streifen

A narrow strip; a neutral descriptive phrase emphasizing limited width.

B1Very Often
L
🇩🇪German
langer schmaler Streifen

A long narrow strip; a precise descriptive phrase used when both length and narrowness matter.

B1Rarely
D
🇩🇪German
dünner Streifen

A thin strip; emphasis is on small thickness or very slim shape.

B1Often
S
🇩🇪German
Stoffstreifen

A strip of fabric; used when the material is specifically cloth.

B1Often
P
🇩🇪German
Papierstreifen

A strip of paper; a precise term for a narrow piece of paper.

B1Often
M
🇩🇪German
Metallstreifen

A strip of metal; used for a narrow metal piece or slat.

B1Often
G
🇩🇪German
Gewebestreifen

A strip of woven material or textile; more technical and specialized.

B1Rarely

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Streifen means strip. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce Streifen

/ˈʃtʁaɪ̯fən/

Streifen translation

strip

Streifen transcription

/ˈʃtʁaɪ̯fən/

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Streifen meaning: what does it mean?

ein langes, schmales Stück von etwas

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