English–German

“thread” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈfaːdn̩/

Example

Der Faden ist sehr dünn.

The thread is very thin.

Illustration for Faden (thread)

How to say “thread” in German

“Thread” in German is Faden.

A fine strand passes through fabric and also carries a story or argument from one point to the next.

Full entry for Faden: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Faden

Der Reporter zog am Faden und deckte die Geschichte auf.

The reporter traced the clue and uncovered the story.

Tips for using Faden

  • Faden is masculine, with the plural Fäden; the umlaut changes the vowel in the plural.

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