das Knötchen
Translation
nodule, small knot, papule, lump
Examples
Der Arzt fand ein kleines Knötchen in der Haut.
The doctor found a small nodule in the skin.
Sie machte ein Knötchen in den Faden.
She made a small knot in the thread.
Grammar Patterns
to have/find a nodule ((in sth.dat)) to have/find a nodule in something The doctor found a small nodule in the skin.
Similar Words
Synonyms: nodule, papule, lump, bump.
Etymology
From `Knoten` (knot) + the diminutive suffix `-chen`. In German, `-chen` and `-lein` are added to nouns to mean 'small' or 'little'.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'tiny knot'. Remember the rule that all nouns ending in the diminutive `-chen` are neuter (`das`).