Ebene Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Ebene" is mainly used as noun meaning "plane", "surface" or "level". It is also used as adjective.

Essential properties of "Ebene"

Its most important properties are:

Properties as Noun

  • Gender: feminine
  • Singular: die Ebene
  • Plural: die Ebenen

Properties as Adjective

Irregular

Meanings of "Ebene" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Flat, smooth, horizontal surface"

"Ebene", when used with this meaning, acts as noun.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Die Ebene war mit Gras bedeckt.The plane was covered with grass.
  2. Wir müssen die Ebene überqueren, um zum Gebirge zu gelangen.We have to cross the plane to get to the mountains.
  3. Die Architekten zeichneten die Ebene des Gebäudes.The architects drew the plane of the building.

2.) "Extensive flat geographical area"

"Ebene", when used with this meaning, acts as noun.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Die fruchtbare Ebene erstreckte sich bis zum Horizont.The fertile plain stretched to the horizon.
  2. Viele Landwirte leben und arbeiten auf dieser Ebene.Many farmers live and work on this plain.
  3. Die Stadt wurde in der Ebene zwischen zwei Flüssen erbaut.The city was built on the plain between two rivers.

3.) "Level or degree in a system"

"Ebene", when used with this meaning, acts as noun.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Wir müssen das Problem auf einer höheren Ebene diskutieren.We need to discuss the problem on a higher level.
  2. Die Verhandlungen finden auf diplomatischer Ebene statt.The negotiations are taking place at a diplomatic level.
  3. Auf dieser Ebene der Organisation gibt es wenig Spielraum für Veränderungen.At this level of the organization, there is little room for change.

4.) "Flat, smooth, even"

"Ebene", when used with this meaning, acts as adjective.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Die ebene Fläche eignet sich gut für den Bau eines Sportplatzes.The flat surface is well suited for building a sports field.
  2. Der Tisch hat eine ebene Oberfläche.The table has an even surface.
  3. Wir suchen ein ebenes Grundstück für unser neues Haus.We are looking for a flat plot of land for our new house.
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