German Conversation · Level 52
74 words
German word
Feder
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈfeːdɐ/
Meaning
- feminine nounfeather
Example
Die Feder des Vogels ist bunt.
The bird's feather is colorful.
More examples
Die Uhr läuft nicht, weil die Feder gebrochen ist.
The clock is not running because its spring is broken.
Core concept
A light structure spreading from a firm shaft, whether it forms a bird's covering, a writing point, or a resilient spring.
Common phrases
die Feder spannen
wind up the spring
eine Feder ersetzen
replace the spring
Similar words
Flügel: The broad wing of a bird, used for flying and steering.
Daune: Exceptionally soft, light plumage that helps retain warmth.
Federkiel: The hard rod at the center of a feather.
Flaum: A soft, fluffy layer of fine feathers.
Definition in German
Flauschiges bis steifes Horngebilde eines Vogels, bestehend aus Schaft, Kiel und Flaum, das Schutz, Wärme und Flug ermöglicht; das Wort bezeichnet auch Schreibfeder und ein elastisches Bauteil
Word origin
Feder comes from Old High German fedara and is cognate with English feather, while its writing and mechanical senses developed from the original feather sense.
Usage tips
- Feder is feminine, with die Feder in the singular and die Federn in the plural.
Other meanings
- springnoun
- quillnoun
Related words
- Federungsuspensionnoun
- Federbeinsuspension strutnoun
- Federstahlspring steelnoun