Slinky
The German word for the toy spring is Slinky.
Meaning: Toy spring (noun)
Did you know?
- The German word for 'spring' as in the coil, Feder, also means 'feather', leading to poetic puns about lightness and bounce.
- If you were to describe a person as 'slinky' in the English sense of being graceful or supple, a German speaker would be confused if you used the word Slinky, as it only refers to the physical toy.
- The more traditional German term Federspielzeug is a compound noun, a common feature where many distinct concepts are fused into one single word.
Examples in context
- Der Stoff des Kleides ist geschmeidig wie eine Schlange.The fabric of the dress is as slinky as a snake.
- Der Slinky rollt die Treppe hinunter.The Slinky rolls down the stairs.
- Ich habe einen bunten Slinky gekauft.I bought a colorful Slinky.
- Wo ist mein Slinky geblieben?Where has my Slinky gone?
Example conversation
Lukas and Hannah are looking for a lost toy in the living room.
- LukasHannah, hast du meinen Slinky gesehen?Hannah, have you seen my Slinky?
- HannahNein, Lukas, ich kann ihn nicht finden.No, Lukas, I cannot find it.
- LukasVielleicht liegt der Slinky noch unter dem Sofa.Maybe the Slinky is still under the sofa.
- HannahSchau mal, da liegt er!Look, there it is!
