die Flocke
Translation
flake, floccule
Examples
Eine Schneeflocke landete auf meiner Nase.
A snowflake landed on my nose.
Ich esse gerne Haferflocken zum Frühstück.
I like to eat oat flakes for breakfast.
Grammar Patterns
a flake of sth. Eine Flocke Schnee.
Similar Words
Synonyms: particle, bit; Antonyms: lump, mass.
Etymology
From Old High German 'flocko' (a tuft of wool), related to the English word 'flock'.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'flake' of snow (Schneeflocke) or a 'flock' of wool. The word looks and sounds similar to its English counterparts.