A2Vocabulary
Schiene
Rail (railway); splint (medical)
In German
Schiene
SHEE-neh
Don't Get Confused!
Looks like
Sheen
In English means: "A soft luster on a surface"
Actually means
Schiene
Rail (railway); splint (medical)
Memory TipA German 'Schiene' is a hard 'rail' or 'splint', not a soft 'sheen'. Think metal tracks or medical support, not a glossy finish.
Example Sentences
Example Sentences- 1
Der Zug fährt auf den Schienen.
The train runs on the rails.
- 2
Er bekam eine Schiene für seinen gebrochenen Arm.
He got a splint for his broken arm.
FAQ
How do you say "Rail (railway); splint (medical)" in German?
"Rail (railway); splint (medical)" in German is "Schiene" (SHEE-neh). Example: Der Zug fährt auf den Schienen..
