word
Befiederung
fletching
The German word "Befiederung" is a noun composed of bei + Feder + -ung.
- Feder means "feather"
- -ung is a noun suffix indicating an action or result
Befiederung refers to the "feathering" or "covering with feathers" of a bird or object.
Similar words:
- Gefieder (plumage, feathers collectively)
- Beschuppung (scaling, covering with scales)
Difference:
While Gefieder refers to the feathers themselves, Befiederung emphasizes the process or state of being covered or equipped with feathers.
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Examples
Die Befiederung am Pfeil ist bunt.word
The fletching on the arrow is colorful.
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