A flattened structure of a higher plant, typically green and bladelike, that is attached to a stem directly or via a stalk. Leaves are the main organs of photosynthesis and transpiration.

The tree was full of green leaves in the spring.

A single thickness of paper, especially in a book with each side forming a page.

He turned the leaf of the book to continue reading the next chapter.

A part of a table that can be added to or removed from the main part to increase or decrease its size.

We added an extra leaf to the dining table to accommodate more guests.

A very thin sheet of metal, especially gold, used for gilding or decoration.

The artisan applied gold leaf to the icon's frame.

leafverb

leafing

Gerundium

leafed

Präteritum

leafed

Partizip Perfekt

leafing

Gerundium

/liːf/

Übersetzungen

листать

She leafed through the magazine while waiting for her appointment.

Она листала журнал, ожидая приёма.

распускатьсяо деревьях и других растениях

The trees began to leaf in early spring.

Деревья начали распускаться ранней весной.

Definitionen

To turn over the pages of a book or other written material quickly, without reading everything.

She leafed through the magazine while waiting for her appointment.

To produce or grow leaves, as a plant does.

The trees began to leaf in early spring.

Synonyme

Antonyme

leafadjektiv

Definitionen

Made of, consisting of, or relating to leaves.

Leaf lettuce is often preferred for its delicate texture.