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die Liste
list
A written or printed listing of things, names, or data in a certain order.
example
Bitte schreib die Milch auf die Einkaufsliste.
Please write the milk on the shopping list.
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Meanings
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Usage tips
Typical prepositions
You write something 'auf die Liste' (onto the list, accusative), and something is 'auf der Liste' (on the list, dative). When you remove something, you cross it 'von der Liste' (off the list, dative).
EXAMPLE
Setz bitte noch Butter auf die Einkaufsliste.
Please add butter to the shopping list too.
Typical verbs
Common verbs used with 'Liste' (list) are 'eine Liste erstellen' (to create a list), 'eine Liste führen' (to keep a list, e.g. over a longer period of time), and 'eine Liste abhaken' (to check off a list, mark completed items).
EXAMPLE
Für die Party müssen wir noch eine Liste mit allen Gästen erstellen.
For the party, we still need to create a list of all the guests.
Typical compounds
'Liste' is a very productive word. Common compounds are 'Einkaufsliste' (shopping list), 'Gästeliste' (guest list), 'Warteliste' (waiting list), and 'Preisliste' (price list).
EXAMPLE
Wegen der hohen Nachfrage gibt es eine lange Warteliste für den Kurs.
Because of the high demand, there is a long waiting list for the course.
Context clue
You can often recognize the figurative meaning by the fact that the 'Liste' (list) consists of abstract things. Typical examples are a 'Liste von Fehlern' (list of mistakes), 'Erfolgen' (successes), or 'Ausreden' (excuses).
EXAMPLE
Die Liste seiner bisherigen Erfolge ist beeindruckend.
The list of his achievements so far is impressive.
Compare with
Liste vs Reihe
row / series
'die Reihe' and 'die Liste' can both mean several things in a particular order. The difference is: a 'Liste' is usually written or printed, for example with names, tasks, or groceries. A 'Reihe' emphasizes the sequence itself, meaning that things come one after another or belong together. Learners may confuse the words because both have to do with order. If you write something down on paper or on your phone, 'Liste' is more natural. If you mean a sequence of events or things, 'Reihe' often fits better.
Liste
Jan prüft vor dem Gespräch die Liste mit allen wichtigen Fragen.
Before the meeting, Jan checks the list of all the important questions.
Reihe
Nach der Arbeit bespreche ich eine Reihe von Problemen mit meinem Team.
After work, I discuss a series of problems with my team.
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