suspension
die Federung, die Federungen
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suspension
A device with springs or other elastic parts that cushions impacts and vibrations, especially in vehicles.
Die Federung des Autos muss in der Werkstatt repariert werden.
The car's suspension needs to be repaired at the garage.
cushioning
The elastic give and return to the original shape that absorbs impacts.
Die weiche Federung des Hallenbodens schont die Gelenke beim Springen.
The gym floor's soft cushioning protects the joints when jumping.
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| plural | die Federungen |
| genitive | der Federung |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | die Federung | die Federungen |
| accusative | die Federung | die Federungen |
| dative | der Federung | den Federungen |
| genitive | der Federung | der Federungen |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Federung' is derived from 'federn' (to spring / to cushion) and the suffix '-ung'. The suffix forms a noun that describes a function or process.
Eine gute Federung sorgt auch auf unebenen Straßen für mehr Komfort.
Good suspension also provides more comfort on uneven roads.
In connection with vehicles, common phrases include 'weiche Federung' (soft suspension), 'harte Federung' (stiff suspension), 'die Federung reparieren' (to repair the suspension), and 'die Federung einstellen' (to adjust the suspension).
Der Mechaniker stellte die Federung des Motorrads für die lange Reise ein.
The mechanic adjusted the motorcycle's suspension for the long journey.
When 'Federung' refers to a vehicle or chassis, it usually means the technical suspension system. When it refers to a floor, mattress, or sports surface, the word describes the elastic property that absorbs impacts.
Die Federung des Trampolins ist für Kinder besonders angenehm.
The trampoline's cushioning is especially comfortable for children.
Die neue Federung des Fahrrads gleicht Unebenheiten im Gelände aus.
The bicycle's new suspension absorbs uneven ground on trails.
