das Fell
Translation
fur, pelt, hide, coat
Examples
Die Katze hat ein sehr weiches Fell.
The cat has very soft fur.
Der Bär hat ein dickes Winterfell.
The bear has a thick winter coat.
Grammar Patterns
das Fell (nominative/accusative) the fur is/the fur... Das Fell ist weich.
j-m ((das Fell)) über die Ohren ziehen (idiom) to fleece sb., to rip sb. off Er hat mir das Fell über die Ohren gezogen.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Pelz (pelt, fur coat), Haut (skin)
Etymology
Derived from Old High German 'fel' (skin, hide), cognate with the English word 'fell' (an animal's hide).
Memory Tips
Think about how you 'feel' an animal's soft 'Fell' (fur). The similar sound can be a helpful mnemonic.