der Duftstein
Translation
scent stone, aroma stone, fragrant stone
Examples
Ich habe einen Duftstein auf meinem Schreibtisch.
I have a scent stone on my desk.
Man träufelt ätherisches Öl auf den Duftstein.
You drip essential oil onto the scent stone.
Grammar Patterns
to drip ((sth.)) onto the scent stone to drip sth. onto the scent stone You drip oil onto the scent stone.
Similar Words
Synonyms: die Duftkerze (scented candle), das Potpourri
Etymology
Compound word: 'Duft' (scent) + 'Stein' (stone). Literally a 'scent stone'.
Memory Tips
A very straightforward compound noun. It's simply a 'stone' (Stein) for 'scent' (Duft).