die Fächer
Translation
subjects, compartments, fields
Examples
Welche Fächer hast du in der Schule?
What subjects do you have in school?
Der Schrank hat viele kleine Fächer.
The cabinet has many small compartments.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to have/study sth. I have the subjects math and German.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Themen (topics), Gebiete (areas), Disziplinen (disciplines)
Etymology
Plural of 'das Fach'. Originally meant 'compartment' or 'division'.
Memory Tips
Remember 'Fächer' can mean both school 'subjects' and 'compartments' in a drawer. Both concepts involve division. Don't confuse with 'der Fächer' (the hand fan).