das Näpflin
Translation
small bowl, little cup
Examples
Er füllte das Näpflin mit Wasser.
He filled the small bowl with water.
Grammar Patterns
das Näpflin the small bowl The small bowl is on the table.
Similar Words
die Schale (bowl), die Tasse (cup)
Etymology
Diminutive of 'Napf' (bowl). The '-lin' suffix is common in southern German dialects.
Memory Tips
Think of it as a little 'Napf' (bowl), hence 'Näpf-lin'. The '-lin' ending often means 'small'.