der Fächer
Translation
subjects, disciplines, fans
Examples
In welchen Fächern bist du gut?
Which subjects are you good at?
Sie wählte interessante Fächer an der Universität.
She chose interesting subjects at the university.
Die Damen benutzten Fächer gegen die Hitze.
The ladies used fans against the heat.
Grammar Patterns
((in sth.dat)) ((in sth.)) In welchen Fächern bist du gut?
Similar Words
Synonyms: Disziplinen, Gebiete (subjects); Wedel (fans)
Etymology
From 'fächeln' (to fan). The shape of an opening fan is metaphorically applied to different fields of study.
Memory Tips
Imagine a fan ('Fächer') opening up, with each fold representing a different school subject ('Fächer').