Nomen

die Windel

nappy, diaper

Das Baby braucht eine neue Windel.

The baby needs a new nappy.

Wir müssen Windeln kaufen.

We have to buy nappies.

((sth.)) to change sth. I need to change the nappy.

Synonyms: (none common); Antonyms: (none)

From Middle High German 'windel', related to the verb 'winden' (to wind, wrap), as it is wound around a baby.

Think of the 'wind'ing motion of putting on a nappy. It sounds a bit like 'wind'.

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