der Regenschirm
Translation
umbrella
Examples
Ich brauche einen Regenschirm.
I need an umbrella.
Mein Regenschirm ist kaputt.
My umbrella is broken.
Grammar Patterns
to use/open ((sth.)) Ich spanne den Regenschirm auf.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Knirps (colloquial for a telescopic umbrella)
Etymology
Composed of 'Regen' (rain) and 'Schirm' (screen, shield). Literally a 'rain shield'.
Memory Tips
Visualize a 'screen' (Schirm) protecting you from the 'rain' (Regen).