das Wattestäbchen
Translation
cotton bud, cotton swab
Examples
Ich brauche ein Wattestäbchen für meine Ohren.
I need a cotton bud for my ears.
Sie benutzt ein Wattestäbchen für ihr Make-up.
She uses a cotton bud for her make-up.
Grammar Patterns
to use ((a cotton bud)) ((for sth.)) She uses a cotton bud for her make-up.
Similar Words
Ohrenstäbchen (ear stick)
Etymology
A compound word from 'Watte' (cotton wool) and 'Stäbchen' (little stick). Literally 'little cotton stick'.
Memory Tips
Break the word down: 'Watte' is cotton wool, and 'Stäbchen' is a diminutive of 'Stab' (stick), meaning 'little stick'.