NOUN

Faden/ˈfaːdn̩/thread; string; strand

Faden is a German noun that means thread, string, or strand. It is pronounced /ˈfaːdn̩/. As a noun it takes the article "der".

Definitions

1.thin cord of fibers, thread or string(textiles and materials)

a.thin cord used for sewing or weaving

Mit einer Nadel und Faden kann man einen Knopf annähen.You can sew on a button with a needle and thread.

2.continuous line or connection(figurative)

a.logical or thematic connection in ideas, conversations, stories

Ich habe den Faden verloren.I lost my train of thought.

Declension

Gendermasculine

SingularPlural
Nominativeder Faden
Genitivedes Fadens
Dativedem Faden
Accusativeden Faden

Frequently asked questions

What does "Faden" mean in English?
"Faden" means thread, string, or strand. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Faden"?
"Faden" is pronounced /ˈfaːdn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Faden" der, die, or das?
"Faden" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
What part of speech is "Faden"?
"Faden" is a noun in German.

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