fender
der Kotflügel, die Kotflügel
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fender
The body part of a vehicle that is fitted over the wheels to protect the vehicle and other road users from dirt and water being thrown up.
Nach dem Parkrempler war der vordere Kotflügel eingedellt.
After the parking bump, the front fender was dented.
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Kotflügel |
| genitive | des Kotflügels |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Kotflügel | die Kotflügel |
| accusative | den Kotflügel | die Kotflügel |
| dative | dem Kotflügel | den Kotflügeln |
| genitive | des Kotflügels | der Kotflügel |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
The word consists of 'Kot' (here in the sense of dirt or mud) and 'Flügel' (wing). It figuratively describes a wing-like part that protects the vehicle from dirt being thrown up.
Im Winter sind die Kotflügel oft mit Schneematsch bedeckt.
In winter, the fenders are often covered with slush.
Since it is a car part, 'Kotflügel' (fender) often appears in connection with damage and repairs. Typical adjectives are 'verbeult' (dented), 'zerkratzt' (scratched), or 'rostig' (rusty).
Die Reparatur des verbeulten Kotflügels ist ziemlich teuer.
Repairing the dented fender is quite expensive.
To describe the position on the vehicle precisely, the word is often combined with 'vorne' (front), 'hinten' (rear), 'links' (left), or 'rechts' (right).
Beim Ausparken habe ich den Kotflügel hinten links zerkratzt.
While pulling out of the parking space, I scratched the rear left fender.
