Schliff

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Etymology

From Middle High German slif, from Old High German slif.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ʃlɪf/
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Noun

Schliff m (strong, genitive Schliffes or Schliffs, plural Schliffe)

  1. (singular only) sharpening (of a blade)
  2. (singular only) grinding
  3. (singular only) cutting (of precious stones or glass)
  4. cut (of jewelry)
  5. (figurative) polish, sheen, sophistication
    etwas den letzten Schliff geben ― put the finishing touches to something

Declension

Declension of Schliff
singular plural
indef. def. noun def. noun
nominative ein der Schliff die Schliffe
genitive eines des Schliffes, Schliffs der Schliffe
dative einem dem Schliff, Schliffe1 den Schliffen
accusative einen den Schliff die Schliffe

1Now rare, see notes.

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