Reling

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German

Reling

Alternative forms

Etymology

From Low German Reling, Regeling, derived from Middle Low German rēgel, from Old Saxon *rigil, probably from Latin regula, though this sometimes doubted. Cognate with German Riegel, Dutch richel, and possibly English rail. The form Reling was reinforced and standardised under the influence of English railing.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈʁeːlɪŋ/
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Noun

Reling f (genitive Reling, plural Relings or Relinge or Relingen)

  1. (nautical) railing or balustrade on a ship
    Synonym: (the general word; less common with ships) Geländer

Usage notes

  • All plural forms are rare.

Declension

Declension of Reling
singular plural
indef. def. noun def. noun
nominative eine die Reling die Relings, Relinge, Relingen
genitive einer der Reling der Relings, Relinge, Relingen
dative einer der Reling den Relings, Relingen
accusative eine die Reling die Relings, Relinge, Relingen

Further reading

  • “Reling” in Duden online
  • “Reling” in Digitales Wörterbuch der deutschen Sprache
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