das Fuder
Translation
cartload, load, fuder, large quantity
Examples
Ein Fuder Heu wurde auf den Hof gefahren.
A cartload of hay was driven into the yard.
Er hat mir ein Fuder Lügen erzählt.
He told me a load of lies.
Grammar Patterns
a Fuder of sth. a cartload of sth. He bought a Fuder of wood.
Similar Words
Ladung (load), Wagenladung (wagonload), Menge (quantity)
Etymology
From Middle High German 'vuoder', related to 'Fuhre' (cartload) and 'führen' (to lead, transport).
Memory Tips
Think of a cart full of 'food' or 'fodder'. 'Fuder' sounds a bit like these words and represents a large quantity transported by cart.