der Faden
Translation
thread, string, yarn, train of thought
Examples
Ich brauche Nadel und Faden.
I need a needle and thread.
Er hat den roten Faden verloren.
He lost the common thread.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) thread, string Ich brauche Nadel und Faden.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Garn (yarn), Schnur (string), Zwirn (twine)
Etymology
From Old High German 'fadum', related to Old English 'fæðm' (fathom, embracing arms).
Memory Tips
Think of 'fathom' - a Faden is a length of thread you can measure or follow, just like you follow a 'train of thought'.