der Faden
thread
a long thin string used for sewing
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der Faden with Russian translation
der Faden usage examples
Мне нужна новая нитка для шитья.
Ich brauche einen neuen Faden zum Nähen.
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der Faden synonyms
What's the difference between der Faden / Garn / Zwirn / Nähfaden / Schnur / Draht
General word for thread/yarn, especially for sewing; meaning depends on context and can also mean yarn.
A strong, twisted thread; usually thicker and more durable than ordinary thread.
Sewing thread; a very precise word for the thread used in sewing.
Cord or string; usually thicker and coarser than sewing thread.
Wire; not a textile thread, but a thin metal strand or conductor.
A long bundle, strand, or lock; it can be thread-like, but is usually a broader and less precise term.
The common word for a thin thread; the closest and most neutral equivalent of “thread.”
Sewing yarn/thread; very close to “Nähfaden,” often used in shops and sewing contexts.
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How to pronounce der Faden and what this word means
der Faden means thread. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce der Faden
/deːɐ̯ ˈfaːdn̩/
der Faden translation
thread
der Faden examples
Der Faden ist rot und sehr dünn.
der Faden transcription
/deːɐ̯ ˈfaːdn̩/
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der Faden meaning: what does it mean?
ein langer, dünner Faden zum Nähen
der Faden pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
der Faden is pronounced as /deːɐ̯ ˈfaːdn̩/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
der Faden definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Der Faden ist rot und sehr dünn. Translation: Нитка красная и очень тонкая.
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