die Schleife
Translation
bow, loop, ribbon, slur
Examples
Sie band eine Schleife in ihr Haar.
She tied a bow in her hair.
Das Programm ist in einer Endlosschleife.
The program is in an infinite loop.
Der Zug fährt eine große Schleife.
The train travels in a large loop.
Grammar Patterns
to tie a Schleife ((in sth.)) to tie a bow (in sth.) She tied a bow in her hair.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Bogen (arch), Knoten (knot), Band (ribbon)
Etymology
From the verb 'schleifen' (to drag, grind). The idea of dragging something around in a circle or a smooth path leads to the meaning 'loop' or 'bow'.
Memory Tips
Imagine a ribbon being 'dragged' or 'slid' (geschleift) into a smooth loop to form a bow.