Füttern Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Füttern" is used as verb with the meaning of "to feed", "to input" or "to supply".

Essential properties of "füttern"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: füttern
Simple past: fütterte
Participle: gefüttert

transitive

Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "füttern" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To provide food to animals or dependent individuals"

Definition: "To give food to animals or people who cannot feed themselves."
Translation(s): to feed
Synonym(s): nähren, versorgen
Related word(s): Ernährung, Nahrung

📝 Some usage examples:

Ich muss die Katzen jeden Morgen füttern.I have to feed the cats every morning.
Er hat vergessen, die Fische zu füttern.He forgot to feed the fish.
Die Mutter füttert ihr Baby mit einem Löffel.The mother feeds her baby with a spoon.

2.) "To input data or information into a system"

Definition: "To provide data or information to a system or machine."
Translation(s): to feed, to input, to supply
Synonym(s): eingeben, einspeisen
Related word(s): Daten, Information

📝 Some usage examples:

Du musst die Daten in das System füttern.You have to feed the data into the system.
Er füttert den Computer mit neuen Informationen.He feeds the computer with new information.
Die Maschine wird mit Rohstoffen gefüttert.The machine is fed with raw materials.

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