NOUN

dieZeile/ˈt͡saɪ̯lə/line (of text); row

Zeile is a German noun that means line (of text) or row. It is pronounced /ˈt͡saɪ̯lə/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Zeilen".

Definitions

1.a single horizontal row of written or printed words(text, writing)

a.one row in a text, on a page, or in a table

Bitte lesen Sie die erste Zeile des Absatzes.—Please read the first line of the paragraph.

2.a horizontal arrangement of elements, especially in tables or lists(table, arrangement)

a.row in a table, matrix, or spreadsheet

Die Werte stehen in der dritten Zeile der Tabelle.—The values are in the third row of the table.

Declension

Genderfeminine

SingularPlural
Nominativedie Zeiledie Zeilen
Genitiveder Zeileder Zeilen
Dativeder Zeileden Zeilen
Accusativedie Zeiledie Zeilen

Frequently asked questions

What does "Zeile" mean in English?
"Zeile" means line (of text) or row. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Zeile"?
"Zeile" is pronounced /ˈt͡saɪ̯lə/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Zeile" der, die, or das?
"Zeile" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
What is the plural of "Zeile"?
The plural of "Zeile" is "Zeilen".
What part of speech is "Zeile"?
"Zeile" is a noun in German.

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Make “Zeile” stick.

Practice it in real sentences in the Alexandria app. Miss it, and Alexandria explains why, then brings it back right before you’d forget.