die Windel, -n
diaper
Ein Stück Stoff oder ein weiches Teil, das Babys oder kranke Menschen tragen, damit Urin und Kot aufgefangen werden.
The German word "Windel" is a noun that means "diaper" or "nappy". It refers to the garment worn by infants and toddlers to absorb waste. The word "Windel" is derived from the Middle High German "windel," which relates to the idea of wrapping or binding. Similar words in German include "Einwegwindel" (disposable diaper) and "Stoffwindel" (cloth diaper).
The main difference is that "Einwegwindel" and "Stoffwindel" are more specific terms that refer to the type of diaper, whereas "Windel" is a general term for any type of diaper.
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Examples
Die Mutter wechselt die Windel des Babys.noun
The mother changes the baby’s diaper.
Hast du genug Windeln für die Reise gekauft?noun
Did you buy enough diapers for the trip?
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