loop
die Schlaufe, die Schlaufen
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loop
A ring-shaped or elongated opening created by arranging or tying a rope, cord, or ribbon in a particular way.
Sie legte das Seil zu einer Schlaufe und zog das freie Ende hindurch.
She made a loop with the rope and pulled the free end through it.
loop / strap
A strip of fabric, leather, or similar material attached at both ends, through which something can be passed or which can be used to hold or hang something.
Er zog den Gürtel durch die Schlaufen seiner Hose.
He pulled the belt through the loops on his trousers.
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| plural | die Schlaufen |
| genitive | der Schlaufe |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | die Schlaufe | die Schlaufen |
| accusative | die Schlaufe | die Schlaufen |
| dative | der Schlaufe | den Schlaufen |
| genitive | der Schlaufe | der Schlaufen |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
With “die Schlaufe” (the loop), the context usually shows whether the loop is made from a rope, cord, or ribbon, or whether it is an attached strip belonging to an object. Verbs such as “legen” (to make), “binden” (to tie), and “ziehen” (to pull) often indicate the first use; “befestigen” (to attach), “tragen” (to carry), and “aufhängen” (to hang) tend to indicate the second.
Sie band eine Schlaufe in das Seil.
She tied a loop in the rope.
Die Schlaufe am Rucksack ist abgerissen.
The loop on the backpack has torn off.
For a loop that has been made, common expressions include “eine Schlaufe legen” (to make a loop), “eine Schlaufe binden” (to tie a loop), and “etwas durch eine Schlaufe ziehen” (to pull something through a loop). A rope, cord, or ribbon is often mentioned in connection with the loop.
Zieh das Band durch die Schlaufe und halte beide Enden fest.
Pull the ribbon through the loop and hold both ends firmly.
When referring to an attached loop, the noun often describes part of a piece of clothing, a bag, or a piece of equipment. Common combinations include “Gürtelschlaufe” (belt loop), “Handschlaufe” (hand strap), and “Aufhängeschlaufe” (hanging loop).
Die Tasche hat eine breite Handschlaufe aus Leder.
The bag has a wide leather hand strap.
