noun
die List, -en
trick
Definition & meaning
The German word die Liste refers to a collection of items, names, or pieces of information written down or stored in a specific order, usually one after another.
- A written record or enumeration: This is the most common meaning, referring to a document that tracks things such as groceries, guests, or tasks (e.g., a "To-do list").
- Political or administrative list: It refers to a slate of candidates proposed by a political party for an election.
- Data processing: In computer science, it refers to a data structure that holds an ordered collection of elements.
Grammar & Word origin
- Grammar: It is a feminine noun (die Liste). The plural form is die Listen.
- Origin: The word comes from the Middle High German liste, which originally meant "border," "hem," or "strip of cloth." This relates to the concept of a narrow, elongated strip of paper on which information was recorded. It shares an etymological root with the German word Leiste .
Synonyms & antonyms
Synonyms:
- das Verzeichnis (a comprehensive directory or index)
- die Aufstellung (a list or an arrangement/set-up)
- die Tabelle (a table or chart)
- das Register (an index or register)
- der Katalog (a catalog)
Antonyms: There are no direct antonyms for "list" in German, as it represents a specific structural format. However, one might contrast a list with:
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Examples
Die Frau erkannte schnell die List des Kindes.noun
The woman quickly recognized the trick of the child.
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