die Zwiebel
Translation
onion
Examples
Ich schneide eine Zwiebel für die Suppe.
I'm cutting an onion for the soup.
Zwiebeln bringen mich zum Weinen.
Onions make me cry.
Grammar Patterns
to chop/slice ((an onion)) I'm chopping an onion for the soup.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Bolle (regional)
Etymology
From Old High German 'zwibollo', related to Latin 'cepulla' (small onion). The 'zwi-' part is often associated with 'zwei' (two) due to the layers, but this is a folk etymology.
Memory Tips
Think of the 'zwei' (two) or many layers of an onion. Even if not the true etymology, it's a helpful mnemonic.