die Haube
Translation
hood, cap, bonnet, cover
Examples
Die Haube des Autos ist offen.
The car's hood is open.
Sie zog die Haube über den Kopf.
She pulled the hood over her head.
Im Schwimmbad muss man eine Haube tragen.
You have to wear a cap in the swimming pool.
Eine gläserne Haube schützt den Käse.
A glass dome protects the cheese.
Grammar Patterns
((the Haube)) ((of sth.)) the hood of sth. The Haube of the car is damaged.
Similar Words
Synonyms: hood, cap, cover, dome, bonnet
Etymology
From Old High German `hūba`, related to German `Haupt` (head). It's something that covers the 'head' of an object.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'hood' or 'bonnet'. The sound of `Haube` is a bit like 'hover' – it hovers over something to cover it.