das Filament
Translation
filament, thread, wire
Examples
Das Filament der Glühbirne ist durchgebrannt.
The filament of the light bulb has burned out.
Für den 3D-Drucker brauchen wir neues Filament.
We need new filament for the 3D printer.
Grammar Patterns
the filament + verb The filament glows brightly. Das Filament glüht hell.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Draht (wire), Faser (fiber), Glühfaden (incandescent filament)
Etymology
Derived from the Latin word 'filum', which means 'thread'.
Memory Tips
Picture the thin 'filament' in a light bulb that 'fills a moment' with light before it burns out.