das Brötchen
Translation
roll, bun
Examples
Ich esse ein Brötchen zum Frühstück.
I eat a roll for breakfast.
Möchtest du ein Brötchen mit Käse?
Would you like a roll with cheese?
Grammar Patterns
((et4)) essen/kaufen to eat/buy sth. I'm buying fresh rolls.
ein Brötchen mit ((et3)) a roll with sth. I'm eating a roll with jam.
Similar Words
Semmel, Weckle (regional variants)
Etymology
A diminutive form of 'Brot' (bread) using the suffix '-chen', which means 'little'. So, 'little bread'.
Memory Tips
Remember that '-chen' makes things small and neuter ('das'). It's a 'little bread'.