Federball

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German

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Etymology

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From Feder (feather) +‎ Ball (ball).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈfeːdɐˌbal/
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Noun

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Federball m

  1. the game of badminton
  2. badminton ball; shuttlecock

Usage notes

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  • The competitive sport is usually called Badminton, at least by those involved in it. However, Federball is more common for the same as a garden activity, particularly if the aim is to keep the ball in the air rather than to win points.

Further reading

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  • Federball” in Duden online
  • Federball” in Digitales Wörterbuch der deutschen Sprache