German–English dictionary

Felsschlucht

A valley, especially a long, narrow, steep valley, cut in rock by a river.

Felsspalt

A narrow crack or fissure, as in a rock or wall.

Felsspitze

(climbing) A feature jutting prominently out from a mountain or rock.

Felsturm

(geology) A tall, sharp and craggy rock or mountain.

Felsufer

A high, steep bank, for example by a river or the sea, or beside a ravine or plain; a cliff with a broad face.

Felsvorsprung

(climbing) A feature jutting prominently out from a mountain or rock.

feminin

Belonging to the sex which typically produces eggs (ova), or to the gender which is typically associated with it. [from 14th c.]

Femininum

(grammar) The feminine gender.

feminisieren

(transitive) To make (more) feminine.

Feminismus

A social theory or political movement which argues that legal and social restrictions on women must be removed in order to bring about equality of the sexes in all aspects of public and private life.

Feminist

Relating to or in accordance with feminism.

feministisch

Relating to or in accordance with feminism.

Femme fatale

An attractive and seductive but ultimately dangerous woman.

femoral

Of, pertaining to, or near the femur or thigh.

femoralis

Of, pertaining to, or near the femur or thigh.

Femur

(entomology) The middle segment of the leg of an insect, between the trochanter and the tibia.

Fen

A unit of currency in China, one-hundredth of a yuan.

Fence

(figuratively) A barrier, for example an emotional barrier.

Fender

(US) a shield, usually of plastic or metal, on a bicycle that protects the rider from mud or water

Fenn

A type of wetland fed by ground water and runoff, containing peat below the waterline, characteristically alkaline.

Fensterbank

(architecture, also "window sill") A breast wall; window breast; horizontal brink which forms the base of a window.

Fensterbrett

(architecture, also "window sill") A breast wall; window breast; horizontal brink which forms the base of a window.

Fensterbrüstung

(architecture, also "window sill") A breast wall; window breast; horizontal brink which forms the base of a window.

Fensterchen

A small window or other opening, sometimes fitted with a grating.

Fensterflügel

A window sash that is hinged on the side.

Fensterkitt

A form of cement, made from linseed oil and whiting, used to fix panes of glass.

Fensterkreuz

A horizontal piece of wood that serves to separate sections of a door or window.

Fensterladen

(usually, in the plural) Protective panels, usually wooden, placed over windows to block out the light.

Fentanyl

(pharmaceutical drug) A synthetic opioid narcotic analgesic C22H28N2O with pharmacological action similar to morphine that is administered transdermally as a skin patch and in the form of its citrate C22H28N2O·C6H8O7 is administered orally or parenterally (as by intravenous or epidural injection); N-phenyl-N-[1-(2-phenylethyl)piperidin-4-yl]propanamide.

Fenz

(figuratively) A barrier, for example an emotional barrier.

Ferdinand

A en given name, best known for a 13th century king of Spain, but seldom popular in English.

Ferge

A man who operates a ferry.

Ferien

An temporary break from work, especially one which is unexpected.

Ferien machen

(intransitive) To spend or take a vacation.

Ferienort

A place where people go for recreation, especially one with facilities such as lodgings, entertainment, and a relaxing environment.

Ferienreise

(British, intransitive) To spend a period of time in recreational travel.

Ferkel

(metaphorically, derogatory) A dirty or slovenly person.

ferkeln

To give birth to (a litter of piglets).

Ferment

Any agent used to make dough rise or to have a similar effect on baked goods.

Fermentation

(biochemistry) Any of many anaerobic biochemical reactions in which an enzyme (or several enzymes produced by a microorganism) catalyses the conversion of one substance into another; especially the conversion (using yeast) of sugars to alcohol or acetic acid with the evolution of carbon dioxide

fern

At, to, or from a great distance; far away.

fern-

over a distance

Fernbedienung

(computing) A small handheld device used to remotely control a computerised slide show.

fernbetrieb

At a distance; disconnected.

fernbleiben

(intransitive, obsolete) Stay away; withdraw. [Attested from around 1350 to 1470 until the late 18th century.]

Ferne

Chiefly preceded by the, especially in into or in the distance: the place that is far away or remote.

ferner

(comparative form of far) More distant; relatively distant.

Fernglas

A hand-held device consisting of a series of lenses and prisms, used to magnify objects so that they can be better seen from a distance, and looked at through both eyes.

fernhalten

(transitive) To observe; to adhere to; to fulfill; to not swerve from or violate.

fernkopieren

To send a document via a fax machine.

Fernrohr

A monocular optical instrument that magnifies distant objects, especially in astronomy.

Fernschreiber

(historical) A telegraph that automatically prints transmitted messages in letters rather than Morse code or other symbols, typically resembling a typewriter in appearance.

Fernsehapparat

(countable) An electronic home entertainment device equipped with a screen and a speaker for receiving television signals and displaying them in audio-visual form.

Fernsehen

(uncountable) Collectively, the programs broadcast via the medium of television.

Fernseher

(countable) An electronic home entertainment device equipped with a screen and a speaker for receiving television signals and displaying them in audio-visual form.

Fernsehgerät

(countable) An electronic home entertainment device equipped with a screen and a speaker for receiving television signals and displaying them in audio-visual form.

Fernsehserie

(broadcasting) A television or radio program consisting of several episodes that are broadcast at regular intervals.

Fernsehzuschauer

Someone who watches television.

Fernsehzuschauerin

Someone who watches television.

Fernsprecher

(countable, telephony) A telecommunication device (originally mechanical, and now electronic) used for two-way talking with another person (now often shortened to phone).

Fernweh

(idiomatic) A strong desire to travel; wanderlust.

ferritisch

Relating to a ferrite.

Ferse

(anatomy) The rear part of the foot, where it joins the leg.

fertig

(informal) Very tired; exhausted.

fertig bringen

(transitive) To bring (a task, project, goal etc.) to completion; to accomplish.

fertig machen

(informal, transitive) To prepare or provide (something).

fertig werden

(intransitive) To deal effectively with something, especially if difficult.

fertig-

Very quickly and easily prepared.

fertigen

To make, build or construct, especially in a crude or improvised way.

Fertigkeit

That which completes, perfects, or equips thoroughly; acquirement; attainment; that which constitutes excellence of mind, or elegance of manners, acquired by education or training.

fertigmachen

(reflexive) To feel badly guilty and accuse (oneself) over something. (Usually followed by over or about.)

Fertigrasen

(uncountable) Turf grown and cut specifically for the establishment of lawns.

fertigstellen

(ambitransitive) To finish; to make done; to reach the end.

fertigwerden mit

(transitive) To manage, control, or direct.

Fertilität

Ability to produce offspring.

Fès

A city in Morocco.

fesch

Dapper or stylish.

Fessel

(countable) That which binds or ties.

Fesseldrachen

(geometry) A polygon resembling the shape of a traditional toy kite (sense 3): a quadrilateral having two pairs of edges of equal length, the edges of each pair touching each other at one end.

fesseln

(transitive) To tie or fasten tightly together, with a cord, band, ligature, chain, etc.

fesselnd

Engrossing, that sustains someone's interest. [First attested in the mid 18th century.]

Fesselung

(chess) Either a scenario in which moving a lesser piece to escape from attack would expose a more valuable piece to being taken instead, or one where moving a piece is impossible as it would place the king in check.

fest

Suffix added to a noun to form an adjective denoting imperviousness to that noun.

fest behaupten

(intransitive) To believe (something is reasonable) and argue (for it); to advocate.

fest haftend

Clinging to an object or surface; adhesive.

Feste

(archaic) Of a fortress or other place: the quality or state of being secure from access or attack; safety, security.

feste Basis

A ground for the foot; place for the foot to rest on; firm foundation to stand on.

feste Einrichtung

(legal) Something that is fixed in place, especially a permanent appliance or other item of personal property that is considered part of a house and is sold with it; compare fitting, furnishing.

feste Größe

Someone or something that can be depended on to make a regular contribution.

fester Freund

A male partner in an unmarried romantic relationship.

fester Rhythmus

A fixed routine.

fester Stand

(climbing) A solid grip with the feet.

festes Inventar

(legal) Something that is fixed in place, especially a permanent appliance or other item of personal property that is considered part of a house and is sold with it; compare fitting, furnishing.

Festessen

A large celebratory meal; a feast.

festgefahren

(of traffic) Stationary in a gridlock.

festgefahrene Lage

A deadlocked confrontation between antagonists.

festgefahrene Situation

(figurative) A deadlock or stalemate situation in which no progress can be made.

festgegangen

(computing, colloquial) Of a computer or similar device, receiving power but not functioning as desired; working very slowly or not at all. The condition is often corrected by rebooting the computer.

festgehen

(intransitive) To bind or lock in position immovably; see also seize up.

festgeklemmt

Stuck.

festgesetzt

Unable to progress with a task.

festgewachsen

(zoology) Permanently attached to a substrate; not free to move about.

festhalten

(intransitive, figurative) To be consistent or coherent; to be in accordance; to agree.

festhalten an

(intransitive) To struggle or exert oneself to obtain or retain possession of, or to defend.

festhängen

(transitive, nautical) To entangle.

festhängend

(of words or a way of speaking) Obscene, vulgar or abusive.

festigen

To make stronger or more solid.

Festigkeit

The state or quality of being decided.

Festival

An event or series of special events centred on the celebration or promotion of some theme or aspect of the community, often held at regular intervals.

festklebend

Clinging to an object or surface; adhesive.

festklemmen

(transitive, intransitive) To fasten in place or together with (or as if with) a clamp.

festklopfen

To drive in or pack down by frequent gentle strokes

Festkörper

(chemistry) A substance in the fundamental state of matter that retains its size and shape without need of a container (as opposed to a liquid or gas).

Festland

The ground, land (as opposed to the sky or sea).

festlegen

(transitive, legal) To fix the disposition of (property) by designating someone to take use of (it).

festlich

Having the manner of, or forming part of, a celebration.

Festlichkeit

(often, pluralized) A festival or similar celebration.

festmachen

(transitive, nautical) To fasten a hatch securely.

Festmacherknoten

Any of various knots used to attach a rope to an object other than another rope.

Festmahl

A large celebratory meal; a feast.

festnageln

(slang) To catch.

Festnahme

(legal) The act of seizing or taking by legal process; arrest.

festnehmen

(law enforcement) To seize or take (a person) by legal process; to arrest.

Festnetz

A fixed telephone communications cable; originally, one run over land, as opposed to a submarine cable.

Festnetztelefon

(by extension) A telephone connected by such a fixed wire that allows multiple phones to operate simultaneously on the same phone number, specifically not wireless/mobile.

Festplatte

(computer hardware) Ellipsis of hard disk.

Festredner

(Australia, NZ) A person who conducts formal ceremonies in the community, particularly weddings, baby namings, renewals of wedding vows and funerals.

Festsaal

A large room used for dancing and banquets.

Festschrauben

(vulgar, slang) Sexual intercourse; the act of screwing.

festschreiben

(transitive) To prolong the existence of (something) by repetition; to reinforce.

festsetzen

(obsolete, transitive) To fix with power or firmness by decree or command; to ordain or establish.

festsitzend

(zoology) Permanently attached to a substrate; not free to move about.

feststampfen

To compact a substance (usually soil) until it is flat.

feststecken

(transitive) To cause to become stuck and unable to progress.

feststellen

(transitive) To find out definitely; to discover or establish.

Feststellung

(countable) The state of decision; a judicial decision, or ending of controversy.

Feststoff

The sediment settled at the bottom of a liquid; the lees in a container of unfiltered wine.

festtreten

To crush under the foot; to trample in contempt or hatred; to subdue; to repress.

Festumzug

An elaborate public display, especially a parade in historical or traditional costume.

Festung

Chiefly in French contexts: a bastion or tower of a castle; also, a fortified tower or other building; or a small citadel or fortress.

Festungsbau

The act of fortifying; the art or science of fortifying places to strengthen defence against an enemy.

Festungsmauer

In fortification: an indented parapet, formed by a series of rising members called cops or merlons, separated by openings called crenelles or embrasures, the soldier sheltering himself behind the merlon while he fires through the embrasure or through a loophole in the battlement.

Festungswall

A defensive mound of earth or a wall with a broad top and usually a stone parapet; a wall-like ridge of earth, stones or debris; an embankment for defensive purpose.

Festveranstaltung

An official or social occasion.

Festwagen

An elaborately decorated trailer or vehicle, intended for display in a parade or pageant.

Festzelt

(British, Australia, NZ) A large tent with open sides, used for outdoors entertainment.

Festzug

An elaborate public display, especially a parade in historical or traditional costume.

Feta

A variety of curd cheese made from sheep’s or goat’s milk and originating from Greece.

fetal

(embryology) Pertaining to, or connected with, a fetus.

Fete

A social gathering, usually of invited guests, which typically involves eating, drinking, and entertainment and often held to celebrate a particular occasion. [from 1700s]