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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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