der Regenschirm
Translation
umbrella
Examples
Ich brauche einen Regenschirm.
I need an umbrella.
Mein Regenschirm ist kaputt.
My umbrella is broken.
Grammar Patterns
to use/open ((sth.)) Ich spanne den Regenschirm auf.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Knirps (colloquial term for a small, collapsible umbrella)
Etymology
A compound word from 'Regen' (rain) and 'Schirm' (screen, shield). It literally means 'rain shield'.
Memory Tips
Think of it as a 'screen' ('Schirm') that shields you from the 'rain' ('Regen').