die Daunendecke
Translation
down duvet, eiderdown
Examples
Im Winter schlafe ich unter einer dicken Daunendecke.
In winter, I sleep under a thick down duvet.
Wir haben neue Daunendecken für das Gästezimmer gekauft.
We bought new down duvets for the guest room.
Grammar Patterns
die Daunendecke (feminine noun) a duvet filled with down. A down duvet is very warm.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Federbett, eiderdown; Antonyms: Wolldecke (wool blanket)
Etymology
A compound of 'Daune' (down feather) and 'Decke' (cover, blanket).
Memory Tips
Think of soft down feathers ('Daune') making up a cozy blanket ('Decke').