German–English dictionary

Funktion

(mathematics) A way in which each element of some algebraic structure transforms some other structure or set, in a way which respects the structure of the first. Formally, this may be seen as a morphism from the first structure into some structure of endomorphisms of the second; for example, a group action of a group G on a set S can be seen as a group homomorphism from G into the set of bijections on S (which form a group under function composition), while a module M over a ring R can be defined as an abelian group together with a ring homomorphism from R into the ring of group endomorphisms of M (which is also called the action of R on M).

funktional

Elementary, simple, fundamental, merely functional.

Funktionalität

What something does or is used for.

Funktionär

A person employed in the civil service; a government employee.

Funktionärin

A person employed in the civil service; a government employee.

funktionell

In good working order.

funktionell (in der Medizin)

Only for functional purposes, notably in architecture.

funktionieren

(intransitive) To carry out a function; to be in action.

Funktions

In good working order.

Funktions-

(math) Of or relating to a function or functions.

Funktionsabschluss

(programming) An abstraction that represents a function within an environment, a context consisting of the variables that are both bound at a particular time during the execution of the program and that are within the function's scope.

Funktionsargument

The independent variable of a function.

funktionsfähig

Functioning and ready for use.

Funktionsgraph

(mathematics) A set of points constituting a graphical representation of a real function; (formally) a set of tuples (x_1, x_2, \ldots, x_m, y)\in\R^{m+1}, where y=f(x_1, x_2, \ldots, x_m) for a given function f: \R^m\rightarrow\R. See also w:Graph of a function on Wikipedia.Wikipedia

Funktionsrumpf

(programming) The code of a subroutine, contrasted to its signature and parameters. [from 20th c.]

Funktionsweise

Manner by which something functions; the workings.

Funktor

(category theory) A category homomorphism; a morphism from a source category to a target category which maps objects to objects and arrows to arrows (either covariantly or contravariantly), in such a way as to preserve morphism composition and identities.

funzen

(intransitive) To carry out a function; to be in action.

Fuppes

(originated, , late 19th C, now, commonly, US, Australia) Association football.

für

Directed at; intended to belong to.

für abrissreif erklären

(transitive) To adjudge (a building) as being unfit for habitation.

für bare Münze nehmen

(transitive) To believe; to put credence in.

für die Kosten aufkommen

(transitive) To fund a project; to underwrite something.

für eger

(duration) For all time, for all eternity; for a lifetime; for an infinite amount of time.

für einen Apfel und ein Ei

(idiomatic) For a very low price; very cheaply.

für etwas halten

(transitive) To have as an opinion; to consider, suppose.

für immer

(idiomatic) In a way that is conclusive and final.

für lau

Without paying; free.

für seeuntüchtig erklären

(transitive, legal) To declare (a vessel) to be forfeited to the government or to be a prize.

für seine Sache gewinnen

(by extension, ambitransitive) To advertise a non-religious belief, way of living, cause, point of view, (scientific) hypothesis, social or other position, political party, or other organization; to convince someone to join such a cause or organization or support such a position; to recruit someone.

für sich zu gewinnen versuchen

(transitive) To endeavor to gain someone's affection/support.

für ungenießbar erklären

(transitive) To adjudge (food or drink) as being unfit for human consumption.

für ungültig erklären

(transitive) To repeal, annul, or declare void; to take (something such as a rule or contract) out of effect.

für unschuldig erklären

(transitive, legal) To pronounce not guilty; to grant a pardon for. [First attested in the mid 16th century.]

für Wirbel sorgen

(intransitive) To make a commotion or uproar.

Fürbitte

A prayer to God on behalf of another person; especially, such a prayer offered by a heavenly saint on behalf of a mere mortal who has prayed to the saint for such help.

Furche

A lengthwise groove, such as one of the lengthwise grooves on a classical column, or a groove on a cutting tool (such as a drill bit, endmill, or reamer), which helps to form both a cutting edge and a channel through which chips can escape.

furchen

(transitive) To cut a groove in something.

Furchenrücken

(archaeology) The wall of earth at the edge of an excavation.

Furcht

A sudden or complete loss of courage and firmness in the face of trouble or danger; overwhelming and disabling terror; a sinking of the spirits

furchtbar

Requiring action to prevent bad consequences: urgent, pressing.

furchteinflößend

Causing awe or terror; inspiring wonder or excitement. [from 1590–1600.]

furchteinflößende Person

(in a negative sense) A person who elicits dread or fear; a formidable person.

fürchten

(intransitive) To be in dread, or great fear.

fürchtend, dass

For fear that; that not; in order to prevent something from happening; in case.

fürchterlich

Causing awe or terror; inspiring wonder or excitement. [from 1590–1600.]

fürchterlich dringend

Requiring action to prevent bad consequences: urgent, pressing.

furchterregend

Causing awe or terror; inspiring wonder or excitement. [from 1590–1600.]

furchtgebietend

Serious, in a negative sense; important, formidable. [from 19th c.]

furchtlos

Invulnerable to fear or intimidation.

Furchtlosigkeit

The characteristic of being dauntless; fearlessness.

furchtsam

Not brave; lacking courage; cowardly. [from 17th c.]

Furchung

(biology) The repeated division of a cell into daughter cells after mitosis. [from 19th c.]

fürderhin

(formal, temporal) From now on; from this time on.

Furie

(Greek mythology) A female personification of vengeance.

furios

Rushing with impetuosity; moving with violence.

Furnier

A thin decorative covering of fine material (usually wood) applied to coarser wood or other material.

furnieren

(transitive, woodworking) To apply veneer to.

Furor

A strong and unpleasant feeling of displeasure, hostility, or antagonism towards someone or something, usually combined with an urge to yell, say curse words, and/or physically harm or cause damage or destruction to things or attack or assault living beings, often stemming from perceived provocation, hurt, threat, insults, or unfair or unjust treatment, or a situation not going the way one had desired or planned.

Fürsorge

The act of ministering.

fürsorglich

(of a person) Kind, sensitive, or empathetic.

Fürsprache

The act of arguing in favour of, or supporting someone or something.

Fürsprecher

A person who speaks in support of something, or someone; proponent [from 18th c.]

Fürst

The ruler of an absolute monarchy or the head of state of a constitutional monarchy.

Fürst-Pückler-Eis

(dated) Describing a variety of ice cream made with eggs as well as cream.

Fürstenmord

(countable, and, uncountable) The killing of a prince.

Fürstentum

(countable) A region or sovereign nation headed by a prince or princess. [from 14th c.]

Fürstin

A female member of a royal family other than a queen, especially a daughter or granddaughter of a monarch. [from 14th c.]

fürstlich

Of or relating to a lord.

Furt

A location where a stream is shallow and the bottom has good footing, making it possible to cross from one side to the other with no bridge, by walking, riding, or driving through the water; a crossing.

Furunkel

A localized accumulation of pus in the skin, resulting from infection.

fürwahr

Definitely, positively, without a doubt.

Fürwort

(grammar) A type of word that refers anaphorically to a noun or noun phrase, but which cannot ordinarily be preceded by a determiner and rarely takes an attributive adjective.

Furz

(sometimes, vulgar, chiefly in the negative) A small, negligible quantity, being of little value; a whit or jot.

Furzkissen

An inflatable bag containing a valve at its neck that retains the air in the bag until pressure is put on it (usually by someone unintentionally sitting on it after it has been placed on a chair by someone else as a practical joke), when the air is expelled with a sound similar to that of someone farting (breaking wind).

Fusel

(colloquial, uncountable) Any alcoholic beverage (especially beer or hard liquor).

Fusion

(fiction) The act of two characters merging into one, typically more powerful, being; or the merged being itself.

fusionieren

(transitive, or, intransitive) To merge, to combine, to blend, to join.

Fuß

A biological structure found in many animals that is used for locomotion and that is frequently a separate organ at the terminal part of the leg.

Fuß fassen

To establish a substantial position in business, politics, etc.

Fuß-

(not comparable) Of or intended for those who are walking.

Fußabdruck

The impression of the foot in a soft substance such as sand or snow.

Fußabstreifer

A coarse mat at the entrance to a house, upon which one wipes one's shoes.

Fußabtreter

A coarse mat at the entrance to a house, upon which one wipes one's shoes.

Fußangel

(weaponry) A metal object, usually small, with spikes arranged so that, when thrown onto the ground, one always faces up as a threat to pedestrians, horses, and vehicles (also used as a heraldic charge).

Fußball

A ball game played between two teams of eleven players, each attempting to win by scoring more goals than their opponent.

Fußballen

(mathematics) The set of points in a metric space of any number of dimensions lying within a given distance (the radius) of a given point.

Fußballer

(American football, US, uncommon, dated) One who plays American football.

Fußballerin

(American football, US, uncommon, dated) One who plays American football.

Fußballspieler

(American football, US, uncommon, dated) One who plays American football.

Fußballspielerin

(American football, US, uncommon, dated) One who plays American football.

Fußband

A piece of jewelry/jewellery, resembling a bracelet but worn around the ankle.

Fußbank

A low stool for supporting the feet while seated.

Fußboden

(countable) The interior bottom or surface of a house or building; the supporting surface of a room.

Fußbodenbelag

(countable) The interior bottom or surface of a house or building; the supporting surface of a room.

Fußbodenplatte

A large, flat stone, especially one laid over a tomb.

Fußbogen

(anatomy) The curved part of the bottom of a foot.

Fußeisen

A (usually) metal fastener consisting of a cylindrical body that is threaded, with a larger head on one end. It can be inserted into an unthreaded hole up to the head, with a nut then threaded on the other end; a heavy machine screw.

Fussel

Anything light, soft or fuzzy, especially fur, hair, feathers.

fusselig

Covered with fuzz or a large number of tiny loose fibres like a carpet or many stuffed animals.

Fußfessel

A device that individuals under house arrest or parole are often required to wear to track their location.

Fußgänger

A walker; one who walks or goes on foot, especially as opposed to one who uses a vehicle.

Fußgänger-

(not comparable) Of or intended for those who are walking.

Fußgängereinkaufszone

(UK) A pedestrianized and uncovered shopping area.

Fußgängerin

A walker; one who walks or goes on foot, especially as opposed to one who uses a vehicle.

Fußgängerübergang

(US) A point designated for pedestrians to cross a street.

Fußgängerzone

A road which is closed off to non-emergency motor traffic, with only pedestrians and small vehicles such as bicycles being allowed.

Fußgeher

A walker; one who walks or goes on foot, especially as opposed to one who uses a vehicle.

Fußgeherin

A walker; one who walks or goes on foot, especially as opposed to one who uses a vehicle.

Fußgewölbe

(anatomy) The curved part of the bottom of a foot.

Fußhebel

A lever operated by one's foot that is used to control or power a machine or mechanism, such as a bicycle or piano.

Fußkette

A piece of jewelry/jewellery, resembling a bracelet but worn around the ankle.

Fußknöchel

The skeletal joint which connects the foot with the leg; the uppermost portion of the foot and lowermost portion of the leg, which contain this skeletal joint.

Fußmatte

A coarse mat at the entrance to a house, upon which one wipes one's shoes.

Fußnagel

The thin, horny, transparent plate covering the upper surface of the end of a toe.

Fußnote

(countable) A brief explanatory note or translation of a foreign, archaic, technical, difficult, complex, or uncommon expression, inserted after the original, in the margin of a document, or between lines of a text.

Fußpfad

Any set path or trail to be used by people walking.

Fusspfette

(carpentry) A structural beam in a floor running perpendicular to both the joists beneath and floorboards above.

Fußpflege

A cosmetic treatment for the feet and toenails.

Fußpfleger

A person who performs pedicures.

Fußpflegerin

A person who performs pedicures.

Fußsack

A removable cover for the passengers' feet and legs in an open horse carriage.

Fußschemel

A low stool for supporting the feet while seated.

Fussschwelle

(construction) A threshold; horizontal structural member of a building near ground level on a foundation or pilings, or lying on the ground, and bearing the upright portion of a frame; a sill plate.

Fußsohle

The bottom of the body of a plough; the slade.

Fußspezialist

(medicine) A health care practitioner who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of foot ailments.

Fußspezialistin

(medicine) A health care practitioner who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of foot ailments.

Fußspur

The impression of the foot in a soft substance such as sand or snow.

Fußstampfer

A deliberate heavy footfall; a stamp.

Fußstapfen

The impression of the foot in a soft substance such as sand or snow.

Fußstütze

(obsolete) A hassock or small seat, especially made from a bundle of straw.

Fußweg

Any set path or trail to be used by people walking.

Fußwurzel

(skeleton) A group of small bones in this part of the foot. The seven bones of the human tarsus form the ankle and upper part of the foot.

Fußzeile

(computing) A line of information printed at the bottom of a page to identify the contents or number pages. (Compare foot in printing.)

Futter

A meal given to an animal.

Futterbrei

(brewing) Ground or bruised malt, or meal of rye, wheat, corn, or other grain (or a mixture of malt and meal) steeped and stirred in hot water for making the wort.

Futterholz

(carpentry) A structural beam in a floor running perpendicular to both the joists beneath and floorboards above.

Futtern

(countable) A gathering to eat, especially in large quantities.

Futterrübe

A root vegetable, variety of Beta vulgaris, cultivated chiefly as cattle feed.

Futtersack

A horse's nosebag.

Futterstoff

The material used for such a covering.

Futtersuche

The act of searching for food or other items.

Futtersuppe

(collective) A mixture of solid and liquid food scraps fed to pigs etc; especially kitchen waste for this purpose.

Futtertrog

A long, narrow container, open on top, for feeding or watering animals.

Fütterung

(countable) A gathering to eat, especially in large quantities.

Future

Goodness in what is yet to come. Something to look forward to.

Futurismus

(art) An early 20th century avant-garde art movement focused on speed, the mechanical, and the modern, which took a deeply antagonistic attitude to traditional artistic conventions.

Futurist

(arts) An adherent to the principles of the artistic movement of futurism.

Futuristin

(arts) An adherent to the principles of the artistic movement of futurism.

futuristisch

In the style of futurism.