die Watte
cotton
The German word "Watte" is a noun that means "cotton" or "cotton wool." It typically refers to the soft, fluffy material derived from cotton plants, which is commonly used in various applications such as for cosmetics, medical purposes, and crafting.
Similar words in German include "Baumwolle" (cotton when referring to the plant fiber itself) and "Füllmaterial" (filling material). While "Baumwolle" refers to raw cotton fiber, "Watte" specifically indicates the processed, fluffy form of cotton that is often used in a ready-to-use state.
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Examples
Die Watte ist weich und weiß.noun
The cotton is soft and white.
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