Federball

German

Etymology

From Feder (“feather”) +‎ Ball (“ball”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈfeːdɐˌbal/

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Noun

Federball m

1. the game of badminton
2. 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
• “Federball” in Digitales Wörterbuch der deutschen Sprache