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How do you say "canvas" in German?
die Leinwand
In German, "canvas" is die Leinwand.
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Pronunciation
Pronounced 'LINE-vahnt', with 'ei' sounding like 'eye' and 'w' like 'v'.
Grammar notes
die Leinwand is feminine. Plural: die Canvas.
Example sentence
Der Künstler malte auf einer großen Leinwand.
The artist painted on a large canvas.
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How to remember die Leinwand
It's built from Lein (linen) and Wand (wall or surface) — a canvas is literally stretched linen cloth.
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Questions about die Leinwand
How do you say "canvas" in German?
In German, "canvas" is die Leinwand. It is a noun.
Is die Leinwand masculine, feminine, or neuter?
die Leinwand is feminine. Plural: die Canvas.
How is die Leinwand used in a sentence?
Use die Leinwand as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Der Künstler malte auf einer großen Leinwand. (The artist painted on a large canvas.).
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