die Olle
Translation
old woman, old lady, hag, one's wife
Examples
Meine Olle hat wieder gemeckert.
My old lady was nagging again.
Schau dir die alte Olle da drüben an.
Look at that old hag over there.
Grammar Patterns
((die Olle)) (as subject/object) a derogatory or colloquial term for a woman. Die Olle von nebenan ist neugierig.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Alte, Frau, Ehefrau (context-dependent); Antonyms: Jungchen (young boy)
Etymology
Derived from the Low German word 'olle,' which means 'alte' (old). It's related to the adjective 'oll' (old, shabby).
Memory Tips
Think of it as a slang term, similar to calling someone an 'old lady' or 'old hag' in a derogatory or overly familiar way.