Flickenteppich

derNoun

patchwork; motley collection

English translations

  1. 01

    patchwork

  2. 02

    quilt

Word details

German meaning
Ein Teppich, der aus vielen kleinen Stoffstücken zusammengenäht ist.
English meaning
Patchwork rug
Synonym
Mosaik, Sammelsurium
German example
Der Flickenteppich in ihrem Wohnzimmer war sehr bunt.
English example
The patchwork rug in her living room was very colorful.
Type
Noun
Article
der
Singular Form
der Flickenteppich
Plural Form
die Flickenteppiche

Example sentences with “Flickenteppich”

  1. Die Regelung ist ein wahrer Flickenteppich. (The regulation is a real patchwork.)

Frequently asked questions

What does Flickenteppich mean metaphorically?

It is a masculine noun (der Flickenteppich) used to describe something fragmented or inconsistent.