der Knoblauch
Translation
garlic
Examples
Ich gebe Knoblauch in die Soße.
I add garlic to the sauce.
Der Geruch von Knoblauch ist stark.
The smell of garlic is strong.
Eine Zehe Knoblauch reicht aus.
One clove of garlic is enough.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to use/add (sth.) I add garlic to the sauce.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Knofel (dialectal)
Etymology
From Old High German 'kloben' (to cleave/split) and 'lauch' (leek). It refers to the bulb splitting into cloves.
Memory Tips
Think of it as a 'cloven leek'. The sound 'Kno-' is similar to 'knock' or 'clove'. You have to knock or crush garlic to release its strong flavour.