Daunenjacke

down jacket

noun DOW-nen-yak-ke Rare

Usage Note

Daunenjacke is a jacket insulated with down (Daunen) feathers; a German winter essential. The fill power (Füllkraft) and ethicality of down sourcing are frequently discussed among buyers; synthetic alternatives are called Kunstfaserjacke.

Examples

"Bei minus zehn Grad ist eine Daunenjacke unverzichtbar."

Natural Translation

At minus ten degrees a down jacket is indispensable.

Literal Translation

At minus ten degrees is a down-jacket indispensable.

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