Drachenfutter
/ˈdʁaxn̩ˌfʊtɐ/
das
noun
C1
der (masc.) die (fem.) das (neut.)
Underline = a spelling pattern that usually signals that gender.
Meaning
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a peace-offering gift given to appease someone, usually a spouse
Built from Drache (dragon) + Futter (fodder, feed).
Made of
- Drache dragon
- Futter fodder, feed
Practice
1 What does Drachenfutter mean?
a peace-offering gift given to appease someone, usually a spouse
2 Fill the gap: Er brachte Blumen als ___ mit nach Hause.
Full sentence: Er brachte Blumen als Drachenfutter mit nach Hause. (He brought flowers home as a peace offering.)
3 Which fingerprint chart matches Drachenfutter?
Drachenfutter: neutral register, academic frequency, general domain, neutral connotation.
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