die Federung
Translation
suspension, springing, cushioning
Examples
Das Auto hat eine gute Federung.
The car has good suspension.
Die Federung des Fahrrads ist neu.
The bicycle's suspension is new.
Grammar Patterns
to have good/bad suspension The car has good suspension.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Dämpfung (damping), Aufhängung (suspension system)
Etymology
From the verb 'federn' (to spring) + the noun-forming suffix '-ung'. It literally means 'the act of springing'.
Memory Tips
Recognise the root 'Feder' (spring) and the suffix '-ung', which often turns a verb into a noun for a process or result.