Federball
German
Etymology
From Feder (“feather”) + Ball (“ball”).
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈfeːdɐˌbal/
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Noun
Federball m
- the game of badminton
- badminton ball; shuttlecock
Usage notes
- 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
- Federball in Duden online