die Murmel
Translation
marble
Examples
Die Kinder spielen mit Murmeln.
The children are playing with marbles.
Er hat eine bunte Murmel gefunden.
He found a colourful marble.
Grammar Patterns
to play with ((sth.)) to play with marbles
Similar Words
Synonyms: Glaskugel, Kugel
Etymology
Possibly from Middle High German 'murmeln' (to mumble, to roll with a rumbling sound), referring to the sound they make.
Memory Tips
Imagine marbles 'murmuring' as they roll around together in a bag. The sound connects to the word.