der Sonnenschirm
Translation
parasol, sunshade, beach umbrella
Examples
Wir brauchen einen Sonnenschirm am Strand.
We need a parasol on the beach.
Klapp den Sonnenschirm auf, es ist heiß.
Open the parasol, it's hot.
Grammar Patterns
to open a parasol ((einen Sonnenschirm aufspannen)) We are opening the parasol.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Sonnenblende (sun visor); Antonyms: Regenschirm (rain umbrella)
Etymology
Composed of 'Sonne' (sun) and 'Schirm' (shield, screen, umbrella). Literally a 'sun shield'.
Memory Tips
Think of it as a 'screen' ('Schirm') from the 'sun' ('Sonne').