die Essiggurke
Translation
gherkin, pickle
Examples
Ich esse gern eine Essiggurke zum Sandwich.
I like to eat a gherkin with my sandwich.
Im Glas sind viele kleine Essiggurken.
There are many small gherkins in the jar.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to eat sth. He eats a gherkin.
Similar Words
Saure Gurke (sour pickle), Gewürzgurke (spiced pickle)
Etymology
From 'Essig' (vinegar) + 'Gurke' (cucumber). Literally 'vinegar cucumber'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'acid' for 'Essig' (vinegar) and 'gherkin' for 'Gurke'.