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The German word for cushion is
Kissen





cushion

Gender

The gender of Kissen is neuter. E.g. das Kissen.

German Definition


cushion
     Substantiv:
     [1] das Kissen, das Polster
     [2] {{fig., :}} der Puffer



Translations for cushion and their definitions

Kissen ©
     pillow
     cushion


Polstern
     n. dative plural of Polster
     v. to cushion, to bolster, to upholster


abdämpfen
     v. to dampen
     v. (music) to mute, especially kettledrums


Puffer
     n-m. cushion
     n-m. (computing) buffer


Bande
     n-f. gang (group of people united for some immoral or criminal objective)
          Musikbande - (music) band
     n-f. (sports) elevated boundary of a playing field; boards
     n-f. (figurative) obstacle presented by a regulatory framework
     n. plural of Band


Abfedern
     n. gerund of abfedern
     v. to cushion (a blow); to mitigate (the effects)


Polster
     n. pad, padding
     n. upholstery
     n. reserve, especially of a financial nature
     n. (Austria, South Tyrol) cushion, pillow


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