Leine ziehen

[ˈlaɪ̯nə ˈt͡siːən]

/[ˈlaɪ̯nə ˈt͡siːən]/ phrase

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The verdict

“Leine ziehen” is outside the top-ranked German vocabulary, used as a phrase - the kind of word writers most often double-check.

Unranked
below top-frequency German
12
letters

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - sich entfernen; sich davonmachen

Key facts for Leine ziehen
PropertyValue
HeadwordLeine ziehen
LanguageGerman
Part of speechPhrase
IPA[ˈlaɪ̯nə ˈt͡siːən]
Letters12
Misspellings tracked0
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “Leine ziehen” sits in German frequency

Leine ziehen falls outside the top-100,000 ranked German words, the long-tail zone of technical, archaic, or low-frequency vocabulary, exactly where readers second-guess spellings most.

Beyond rank #100,000. Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list.

Spelling & Dictionary Insight

The German entry for Leine ziehen is 12 letters long, classified as a phrase, and transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet as [ˈlaɪ̯nə ˈt͡siːən]. It sits outside the most-frequent rank tiers, which is often why uncommon words generate more spelling variants per reader. The dominant gloss from Wiktionary reads: "sich entfernen; sich davonmachen".

Leine ziehen doesn't appear in our generated misspelling index, a sign its spelling follows regular German conventions. This headword has no recorded confusable partner, which usually means its spelling is distinct enough that readers don't reach for a similar-looking word instead.

Wiktionary doesn't record an etymology for this headword, so its spelling is best explained by sound-to-letter mapping rather than etymology. The correct German form is Leine ziehen, spelled L-E-I-N-E- -Z-I-E-H-E-N.

Definition

  1. 1
    sich entfernen; sich davonmachen

Synonyms

abhauendie Biege machendie Fliege machendie Kurve kratzenverduftenverschwindenverziehenverzupfen

This word in other languages

sod off(English)

Definitions, pronunciation, and etymology for this entry are drawn from Wiktionary via the kaikki.org structured extract (CC BY-SA). See the methodology for how each field is sourced and updated.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you spell "Leine ziehen"?
"Leine ziehen" is spelled L-E-I-N-E- -Z-I-E-H-E-N. The IPA pronunciation is [ˈlaɪ̯nə ˈt͡siːən].
What does "Leine ziehen" mean?
As a phrase, "Leine ziehen" means: sich entfernen; sich davonmachen
How do you pronounce "Leine ziehen"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "Leine ziehen" is [ˈlaɪ̯nə ˈt͡siːən]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "Leine ziehen" come from?
"Leine ziehen" is a German word. You can look up definitions, pronunciations, and spelling data for this and other words across English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, and German on PlainSpell.
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Using “Leine ziehen”

The practical upshot for anyone who landed here from a spell-check.

  • The one correct German spelling is L-E-I-N-E- -Z-I-E-H-E-N - every other letter order is a misspelling in standard orthography.
  • Say it as [ˈlaɪ̯nə ˈt͡siːən] (IPA); tap the speaker on the pronunciation badge to hear it where audio exists.
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Data Source

Wiktionary (via kaikki.org), licensed under CC BY-SA & GFDL. Word ordering uses an open word-frequency list; misspelling variants are generated by edit-distance from the correct headword.

Source: Wiktionary (via kaikki.org) Structured Wiktionary extract

Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list FrequencyWords open word-frequency list