die Leiste
strip
A narrow, elongated piece of wood, metal, or another material attached as a covering, border, or decoration.
EXAMPLE
Wir befestigten eine schmale Leiste an der Wand.
We attached a narrow strip to the wall.
die Leiste
strip / groin / bar
die Leiste, die Leisten
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Meanings
die Leiste
groin
The area on either side of the body between the abdomen and the thigh.
EXAMPLE
Nach dem Fußballspiel hatte er Schmerzen in der Leiste.
After the soccer match, he had pain in his groin.
die Leiste
bar
An elongated area on a screen that displays icons, menus, or other functions.
EXAMPLE
Über die Leiste am oberen Rand öffnet man das Menü.
You open the menu using the bar at the top.
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry Leiste, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
At a glance
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| plural | die Leisten |
| genitive | der Leiste |
The four cases
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | die Leiste | die Leisten |
| accusative | die Leiste | die Leisten |
| dative | der Leiste | den Leisten |
| genitive | der Leiste | der Leisten |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
Usage tips
Typical collocations
In this sense, 'Leiste' (strip) often appears in compounds such as 'Fußleiste' (baseboard), 'Zierleiste' (decorative trim), and 'Abschlussleiste' (finishing strip). The first part usually describes the strip's location or function.
EXAMPLE
Die Fußleiste im Flur hat sich gelöst, deshalb schraubt er die Leiste wieder fest.
The baseboard in the hallway has come loose, so he is screwing the strip back into place.
Physical complaints
Typical expressions for this sense include 'Schmerzen in der Leiste' (pain in the groin), 'Leistenschmerzen' (groin pain), and 'Leistenbruch' (inguinal hernia). In medical contexts, 'Leiste' (groin) refers to a region of the body.
EXAMPLE
Wegen starker Schmerzen in der Leiste konnte sie nicht weiterlaufen.
She could not keep running because of severe pain in her groin.
Screen area
On digital devices, 'Leiste' (bar) often appears in compounds such as 'Menüleiste' (menu bar), 'Symbolleiste' (icon bar), or 'Werkzeugleiste' (toolbar). The compound indicates which functions can be found there.
EXAMPLE
Die Symbolleiste ist verschwunden, aber man kann die Leiste in den Einstellungen wieder einblenden.
The icon bar has disappeared, but you can show the bar again in the settings.
In real life
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