Nomen

das Filtervlies

filter fleece, nonwoven filter, filter fabric

Das Filtervlies reinigt die Luft.

The filter fleece cleans the air.

Man muss das Filtervlies regelmäßig wechseln.

You have to change the filter fleece regularly.

das Filtervlies ((as subject/object)) the filter fleece (as subject/object) The filter fleece is dirty.

Synonyms: das Filtertuch (filter cloth), das Filtermaterial (filter material)

A compound word from 'Filter' (filter) and 'Vlies' (fleece, nonwoven fabric). It literally means 'filter fleece'.

Think of it as a 'fleece' material ('Vlies') that acts as a 'filter'. The pronunciation of 'Vlies' is similar to 'fleece'.

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