Fäustlinge
The German word for mittens is Fäustlinge.
Fäustlinge refers to clothing for the hands that covers the fingers together in one section and the thumb separately.
What does it mean word for word?
The word Fäustlinge is a diminutive of Fäuste (fists), literally meaning 'little fists' because the fingers are bundled together like a fist.
Did you know?
- The word Handschuhe for gloves literally translates to 'hand shoes'.
- While Fäustlinge are for the hands, the word Faust is also used in the idiom mit Faustrecht, referring to 'law of the fist' or vigilante justice.
- The root word Faust (fist) is used in the famous legend of Faust, where a scholar sells his soul to the devil, though the two meanings are unrelated.
Examples in context
- Meine Fäustlinge wurden gestohlen.My mittens got stolen.Tatoeba #12152610 by nexx, translation #12076444 by CK
- Tom hat seine Fäustlinge verloren.Tom lost his mittens.Tatoeba #12454199 by Waldelfe, translation #5682151 by Hybrid
- Fäustlinge sind wärmer als Handschuhe.Mittens are warmer than gloves.Tatoeba #7004583 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #5591002 by Hybrid
- Hast du meine Fäustlinge gesehen? Ich kann meine Hände nicht finden!Have you seen my mittens? I can't find my hands!
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Example conversation
A woman is helping her friend prepare for a snowy walk.
- MaximilianHast du deine Fäustlinge eingepackt?Did you pack your mittens?
- LauraNein, ich muss meine Fäustlinge noch suchen.No, I still have to find my mittens.
- MaximilianHier sind sie, sie liegen auf dem Tisch.Here they are, they are lying on the table.
- LauraDanke, Maximilian! Jetzt bin ich bereit.Thanks, Maximilian! Now I am ready.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
