das Zweigerl
Translation
small twig, small branch
Examples
Wir sammeln Zweigerln für das Lagerfeuer.
We are collecting small twigs for the campfire.
Grammar Patterns
das Zweigerl a small twig A Zweigerl fell from the tree.
Similar Words
Synonyms: das Ästchen, das Reisig
Etymology
From 'Zweig' (branch) + the southern German/Austrian diminutive suffix '-erl'. Literally 'little branch'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'zwei' (two) and imagine a branch splitting in two, creating a small 'Zweigerl'.