abfedern
cushion
Etwas weicher machen, damit ein Stoß oder eine Erschütterung nicht so stark ist.
The German word "abfedern" is a verb that means "to cushion" or "to soften". It is made up of the prefix "ab" (which often indicates away or down) and the verb "federn," which means "to spring" or "to bounce." "Abfedern" is typically used in contexts where the goal is to alleviate the impact of something, such as cushioning a fall or softening the effects of stress.
Similar words in German include "auffangen" (to catch), "dämpfen" (to dampen), and "mildern" (to mitigate).
The difference between these words lies in their specific connotations: while "abfedern" focuses on cushioning or absorbing impacts, "auffangen" emphasizes the act of catching or intercepting, "dämpfen" suggests reducing intensity or magnitude, and "mildern" relates to easing negative effects or pains.
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Examples
Gute Schuhe können den Aufprall abfedern.verb
Good shoes can cushion the impact.
Sporteinlagen helfen, den Gang effektiv abzufedern.verb
Sports insoles help to effectively cushion the gait.
Neue Modelle bieten Technologien, die die Bewegungen gut abfedern.verb
New models offer technologies that cushion the movements well.
Man kann schwere Erschütterungen mit dieser Technologie abfedern.verb
One can cushion heavy shocks with this technology.
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