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noun

die Feder, -n

feather

Ein weiches, leichtes Teil am Körper eines Vogels, das ihm beim Fliegen hilft und seinen Körper bedeckt.

The German word "Feder" is a noun that primarily means "feather" or "quill". It can also mean "spring" (as in a mechanical spring) depending on the context.

Similarly purposed words in German include "Flaumfeder" (down feather), "Schreibfeder" (quill for writing), and "Spiralfeder" (coil spring).

The differences hinge on usage context:

  • "Flaumfeder" focuses on very soft feathers.
  • "Schreibfeder" specifically refers to a tool used for writing, historically a quill.
  • "Spiralfeder" refers to the spring used in machinery or gadgets to absorb shock or maintain tension.

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Examples

Die Feder liegt auf dem Tisch.noun

The feather is on the table.

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