die Leier
/ˈlaɪ̯əʁ/ noun · feminine C2- lyre (ancient Greek lute)
- hurdy-gurdy (medieval fiddle with a wheel)
- a recurring and hence annoying lecture, monologue, theme · Immer dieselbe Leier! Always that same old story!
- Lyra (constellation)
Genitive der Leier · Plural die Leiern
Noun forms
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Leier | die Leiern |
| Accusative | die Leier | die Leiern |
| Dative | der Leier | den Leiern |
| Genitive | der Leier | der Leiern |
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