die Knolle, -n
tuber · bulb
The German word "Knolle" is a noun that means "tuber" or "bulb". It is commonly used to refer to round, swollen plant structures that store nutrients, such as potatoes (Kartoffeln) or beetroots (Rüben). The term can also be used in a colloquial context to refer to a person's head informally.
Similar words include "Knollen" (plural of Knolle), which refers to more than one tuber, or "Zwiebel" (onion), which specifically denotes another type of bulbous plant.
The difference between "Knolle" and "Zwiebel" lies primarily in their specific references; "Knolle" is more general and applies to various types of tubers, while "Zwiebel" specifically identifies the onion.
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Examples
Die Knolle liegt im Korb.noun
The tuber lies in the basket.
Auf dem Markt habe ich eine große Knolle gekauft.noun
At the market, I bought a large bulb.
Neben der Pflanze liegt eine Knolle im Boden.noun
Next to the plant, a tuber lies in the soil.
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