der Kürbis
Translation
pumpkin, squash, gourd
Examples
Im Herbst schnitzen wir einen Kürbis.
In autumn, we carve a pumpkin.
Ich koche eine leckere Kürbissuppe.
I'm cooking a delicious pumpkin soup.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) carve to carve sth. We carve a pumpkin for Halloween.
Similar Words
Synonyms: none; Similar: Zucchini, Melone (melon)
Etymology
From Latin `cucurbita` (gourd). Related to the English word 'gourd'.
Memory Tips
Think of a classic orange pumpkin for Halloween. Note that 'Kürbiß' is an old spelling.