das Wattestäbchen
Translation
cotton swab, Q-tip
Examples
Ich brauche ein Wattestäbchen für meine Ohren.
I need a cotton swab for my ears.
Sie benutzt ein Wattestäbchen für ihr Make-up.
She uses a cotton swab for her makeup.
Grammar Patterns
to use ((a cotton swab)) ((for sth.)) She uses a cotton swab for her makeup.
Similar Words
Ohrenstäbchen (ear stick)
Etymology
A compound word from 'Watte' (cotton) and 'Stäbchen' (little stick). Literally 'little cotton stick'.
Memory Tips
Deconstruct the word: 'Watte' means cotton, and 'Stäbchen' is a 'little stick'. The word describes itself perfectly.