# die Strippe

die Strippe is a German noun meaning “string”. Forms: der Strippe, die Strippen.

## Forms

- Genitive: der Strippe
- Plural: die Strippen

## Meanings

1. _regional_ string, cord
2. a short string for pulling, as in a marionette or a jumping jack toy
3. _colloquial_ wire, cable, line
4. _colloquial_ telephone connection
   - Er hängt ständig an der Strippe. — He’s always on the phone.

## Examples

- Layla verdiente mit Strippen ihr Geld. — Layla stripped and made money.
- Ich hab' Tom an der Strippe. — I have Tom on the line.

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