das Futter
Translation
feed, fodder, lining
Examples
Der Bauer gibt den Kühen Futter.
The farmer gives the cows feed.
Das Futter der Jacke ist aus Seide.
The lining of the jacket is made of silk.
Grammar Patterns
feed ((for sb./sth.)) Das ist Futter für die Katzen.
the lining ((of sth.)) Das Futter von meinem Mantel ist gerissen.
Similar Words
Synonyms: (feed) Nahrung, Tiernahrung; (lining) Innenfutter
Etymology
From Old High German 'fuotar', related to English 'fodder' and 'food'.
Memory Tips
It sounds like 'fodder', which is its primary meaning (animal feed). For the 'lining' meaning, imagine 'feeding' the lining material into a coat.