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macron in German

macron in German is Makron, Längenstrich, Längestrich.

macron in German

Makron
noun
(orthography) A short, straight, horizontal diacritical mark (◌̄) placed over a letter, usually to indicate that the pronunciation of a vowel is long. [from 19th c.]
Längenstrich
noun
(orthography) A short, straight, horizontal diacritical mark (◌̄) placed over a letter, usually to indicate that the pronunciation of a vowel is long. [from 19th c.]
Längestrich
noun
(orthography) A short, straight, horizontal diacritical mark (◌̄) placed over a letter, usually to indicate that the pronunciation of a vowel is long. [from 19th c.]
Verlängerungszeichen
noun
(orthography) A short, straight, horizontal diacritical mark (◌̄) placed over a letter, usually to indicate that the pronunciation of a vowel is long. [from 19th c.]
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What is "macron" in German?
"macron" in German is Makron, Längenstrich, Längestrich.
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Yes — German has 4 translations listed for "macron": Makron, Längenstrich, Längestrich, Verlängerungszeichen.
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