der Wedel
Translation
frond, duster, whisk
Examples
Der Palmwedel spendet Schatten.
The palm frond provides shade.
Sie putzt mit einem Staubwedel.
She is cleaning with a duster.
Grammar Patterns
to clean ((sth.)) with a duster She cleans the furniture with a duster.
the frond of ((sth.)) The frond of the palm tree is large.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Fächer (fan).
Etymology
From Old High German 'wedil' (fan, tail), related to the idea of waving or fanning.
Memory Tips
Think of a dog 'wedeln' (wagging) its tail, which looks a bit like a 'Wedel' (duster or frond) waving back and forth.