das Nüßle
Translation
little nut, small nut
Examples
Das Eichhörnchen knackt ein Nüßle.
The squirrel is cracking a little nut.
Grammar Patterns
((das Nüßle)) a little nut The squirrel is cracking a little nut.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Nüsschen
Etymology
A diminutive form of 'Nuss' (nut), with the southern German regional suffix '-le' indicating something small.
Memory Tips
Connect 'Nuss' to 'nut' and the '-le' ending to 'little'. 'Nuss-le' sounds like 'little nut'. This is a regional dialect word.