das Filtervlies
Translation
filter fleece, nonwoven filter, filter fabric
Examples
Das Filtervlies reinigt die Luft.
The filter fleece cleans the air.
Man muss das Filtervlies regelmäßig wechseln.
One must change the filter fleece regularly.
Grammar Patterns
das Filtervlies ((as subject/object)) the filter fleece (as subject/object) The filter fleece is dirty.
Similar Words
Synonyms: das Filtertuch (filter cloth), das Filtermaterial (filter material)
Etymology
A compound of 'Filter' (filter) and 'Vlies' (fleece). Literally 'filter fleece'.
Memory Tips
Imagine a fleece jacket that also works as a filter. 'Vlies' sounds like 'fleece'.