die Textilien
Translation
textiles, fabrics
Examples
Sie handelt mit feinen Textilien.
She deals in fine textiles.
Die Ausstellung zeigt historische Textilien.
The exhibition displays historical textiles.
Grammar Patterns
Noun (pl.) (as a plural noun) textiles Wir importieren Textilien aus Asien.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Stoffe (fabrics), Gewebe (weaves/tissues), Tuche (cloths).
Etymology
Plural of 'die Textilie', from the adjective 'textil', ultimately from Latin 'textilis' (woven).
Memory Tips
This is the general plural word for all kinds of fabrics, cloths, and garments. Imagine a store selling many 'textile' items.