die Zwiebel, -n
onion
Ein rundes Gemüse, das aus vielen Schichten besteht und beim Schneiden oft die Augen tränen lässt.
The German word "Zwiebel" is a noun that means "onion." It refers to the bulbous vegetable commonly used in cooking for its flavor. The term does not have roots in prefixes but stems from the Old High German "zwibula."
Similar words in German include "Lauch" (leek), "Schnittlauch" (chives), and "Knoblauch" (garlic). The main difference between "Zwiebel" and these similar terms lies in the specific type of plant; while "Zwiebel" refers specifically to onions, the others denote different members of the allium family, each with unique flavors and culinary uses.
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Examples
Die Zwiebel bringt mich zum Weinen.noun
The onion makes me cry.
Eine Zwiebel gehört in viele Rezepte.noun
An onion belongs in many recipes.
Zum Kochen brauche ich eine Zwiebel.noun
For cooking I need an onion.
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