en linje
Meaning
line; route; policy
In Swedish: figur med utsträckning åt endast ett håll
Forms
| Singular, indefinite | en linje |
|---|---|
| Singular, definite | linjen |
| Plural, indefinite | linjer |
| Plural, definite | linjerna |
linje is an en-word, so adjectives agree with it: en stor linje, den stora linjen. Check another noun
Practise linje
1 / 2Is it en linje or ett linje?
linje in a sentence
- en rät linjea straight line
- driva en hård linjepush through a tough negotiating strategy
- partiets linjethe party line
Expressions
- det ligger i linje med ("det överensstämmer med") svensk traditionit is in line with ("it is in agreement with") Swedish tradition
Words built with linje
- strandlinje shoreline
- linjeflyg regular airline
- busslinje bus route
- linjetrafik regular traffic
- försvarslinje line of defence
Questions
What does linje mean in English?
linje means “line, route”.
Is it en linje or ett linje?
It is en linje, and “the line” is linjen.
What is the plural of linje?
The plural of linje is linjer, and the definite plural is linjerna.
Similar words
Origin
From Old Swedish linia, from Latin linea, from līnum, from Proto-Indo-European *līno- (“flax”).
Nearby common words
linje is number 1,383 in our frequency list. These words come just before and after it.
Learn linje in real Swedish, free
Words stick when you hear them used. Complete Swedish Season 1 is 49 short video lessons with a synced transcript, free on the site with no account. A free account saves words like linje to your library and quizzes you on them, plus 7 days of the AI tutor and speaking practice when you confirm your email.
- Season 1 free in full: 49 lessons
- Synced transcript with English translations
- 7-day free trial of the AI tutor and speaking practice
- Members get the latest season and every new course
Sources: Folkets lexikon (CC BY-SA 2.5) and Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0), edited by Lingolib. Recording: Wikimedia Commons. Browse the dictionary