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How do you say "ruler" in German?
das Lineal
In German, "ruler" is das Lineal.
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Pronunciation
LIN-ay-ahl. Lineal has stress on the first syllable.
Grammar notes
Das Lineal is neuter. Plural is Lineale. It comes from Latin and refers to a straight measuring edge.
Example sentence
Das Lineal misst zwanzig Zentimeter.
The ruler measures twenty centimeters.
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How to remember das Lineal
Lineal comes from 'line'. A ruler draws straight lines and measures distances.
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Questions about das Lineal
How do you say "ruler" in German?
In German, "ruler" is das Lineal. It is a noun.
Is das Lineal masculine or feminine?
Das Lineal is neuter. Plural is Lineale. It comes from Latin and refers to a straight measuring edge.
How is das Lineal used in a sentence?
Use das Lineal as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Das Lineal misst zwanzig Zentimeter. (The ruler measures twenty centimeters.).
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