die Scheibe
Translation
slice, pane (of glass), disc, record
Examples
Ich möchte eine Scheibe Brot.
I would like a slice of bread.
Die Fensterscheibe ist zerbrochen.
The window pane is broken.
Er legte eine alte Scheibe auf.
He put on an old record.
Grammar Patterns
((a slice of sth.)) a slice of sth. a slice of bread
Similar Words
Synonyms: Platte, Rondell; Antonyms: Klumpen (lump)
Etymology
From Old High German 'scība', meaning 'disc, circle'. Related to the English word 'sheave'.
Memory Tips
Imagine slicing a round loaf of bread into 'Scheiben'. The shape is a disc, like a window pane or a record.