NOUN

Feder/ˈfeːdɐ/feather; spring (mechanical); pen (old-fashioned)

Feder is a German noun that means feather, spring (mechanical), or pen (old-fashioned). It is pronounced /ˈfeːdɐ/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Federn".

Definitions

1.a feather from a bird(animal)

a.individual feather from the plumage of a bird

Die Feder des Schwans ist ganz weiß.The swan's feather is completely white.

2.a mechanical spring(mechanics)

a.spiral or leaf spring, often in machinery or pens

Die Feder in meiner Uhr ist kaputt.The spring in my watch is broken.

3.a pen or quill for writing(old-fashioned, writing)

a.quill pen used for writing with ink

Mit einer Feder schrieb er einen Brief.He wrote a letter with a quill pen.

Declension

Genderfeminine

SingularPlural
Nominativedie Federdie Federn
Genitiveder Federder Federn
Dativeder Federden Federn
Accusativedie Federdie Federn

Frequently asked questions

What does "Feder" mean in English?
"Feder" means feather, spring (mechanical), or pen (old-fashioned). It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Feder"?
"Feder" is pronounced /ˈfeːdɐ/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Feder" der, die, or das?
"Feder" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
What is the plural of "Feder"?
The plural of "Feder" is "Federn".
What part of speech is "Feder"?
"Feder" is a noun in German.

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