die Mandel
Translation
almond, tonsil
Examples
Ich esse gerne geröstete Mandeln als Snack.
I like to eat roasted almonds as a snack.
Der Arzt sagte, meine Mandeln sind entzündet.
The doctor said my tonsils are inflamed.
Grammar Patterns
to eat ((sth.)) Ich esse gerne geröstete Mandeln.
to have inflamed tonsils Der Arzt sagte, meine Mandeln sind entzündet.
Similar Words
Synonyms: (nut) Nuss (nut); (body part) Tonsille (tonsil)
Etymology
From Latin 'amygdala', which comes from the Greek 'ἀμυγδάλη' (amygdálē). This root is shared with 'amygdala' in English.
Memory Tips
Remember the two main meanings: the tasty nut (almond) and the almond-shaped glands in your throat (tonsils).