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Leinwand

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German

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Etymology

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From Middle High German līnwāt (linen), reshaped under influence of Gewand (garment); compare Middle High German līngewant.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈlaɪ̯nvant/
  • Audio (Austria):(file)

Noun

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Leinwand f (genitive Leinwand, plural Leinwände)

  1. (textiles) fabric, linen, canvas
  2. (art) canvas
  3. (film) screen

Declension

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Further reading

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  • Leinwand” in Duden online
  • Leinwand” in Digitales Wörterbuch der deutschen Sprache