German Conversation · Level 11
90 words
German word
Fell
Pronunciation
IPA/fɛl/
Meaning
- neuter nounfur
Example
Er verkauft Felle auf dem Markt.
He sells fur at the market.
More examples
Bei Hitze sollte man manchen Hunden das Fell scheren.
In hot weather, some dogs should have their fur sheared.
Core concept
The hairy skin of an animal viewed as one whole covering, which can also become a material after removal.
Common phrases
dickes Fell
thick fur
das Fell scheren
shear the fur
ein Fell tragen
wear a fur
Similar words
Pelz: Fur prepared for use in clothing or decorative items.
Haare: The separate hairs that grow on a human or animal body.
Leder: Treated animal hide with its hair removed, used as a material.
Haut: The soft outer layer covering a human or animal body.
Definition in German
Die Gesamtheit der Haare eines Tieres und die darunterliegende Haut, oft als Material für Pelzprodukte benutzt.
Word origin
The inherited Germanic word Fell developed from Old High German fel through Middle High German vel and is related to English fell in the sense of animal skin.
Usage tips
- German distinguishes Fell from Pelz: Fell can mean the animal's hairy skin, while Pelz commonly refers to fur as a material or garment.
Other meanings
- coatnoun
Opposites
- Kahlheitbaldnessnoun
Related words
- Fellwechselmoltnoun
- Fellpflegefur carenoun