der Daunenmantel
Translation
down coat, puffer coat, down jacket
Examples
Im Winter trage ich einen warmen Daunenmantel.
In winter I wear a warm down coat.
Mein Daunenmantel ist sehr leicht und wasserdicht.
My down coat is very light and waterproof.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to wear/buy a down coat She is wearing an elegant down coat.
Similar Words
Synonyms: puffer coat, quilted coat; Antonyms: summer jacket
Etymology
A compound of 'Daune' (down feather) and 'Mantel' (coat). It literally means 'down coat'.
Memory Tips
Picture a 'mantle' (coat) filled with soft 'down' feathers, which makes it perfect for winter.