Fjederen

Fjederen is the definite singular form of the Danish noun fjeder, which denotes a mechanical spring. A fjeder is an elastic element that stores energy when compressed or stretched and returns to its original shape when the force is removed. It is used in a wide range of devices, including clocks and watches, mattresses, automotive suspensions, keyboards, and various hand tools. The term is common in technical writing and everyday language when describing a spring component.

Grammatical notes: The indefinite singular form is fjeder. The definite singular is fjederen. The indefinite plural is fjeder, and the definite plural is fjederne. The word belongs to the Danish en-nouns group, and compounds such as spiralfjedre (coil springs) and bladfjedre (leaf springs) are common.

Types and usage: Danish distinguishes several types of fjeder, including spiralfjedre (coil springs) and bladfjedre (leaf springs). Other variations used in specialized equipment include gas springs and rubber springs, typically described with more specific terminology in technical contexts. In sentences, fjederen is used when referring to a specific spring that has already been mentioned or is understood from context, for example: “Den fjeder i støddæmperen er beskadiget.”

See also: fjer, the Danish word for feather, which is a different noun despite the similar spelling. Related Danish terms include fjedre as the plural form in compounds and technical phrases.