Zwiebeln
The English phrase "onions" is translated into German as Zwiebeln.
Zwiebeln refers to bulbous vegetables with a strong taste and smell used in cooking.
How does it change in a sentence?
Zwiebeln is the plural form of the noun Zwiebel. This plural form is used both as a count noun and as a mass noun, such as when expressing a general preference like "I like onions".
Did you know?
- The phrase Zwiebelprinzip refers to the 'onion principle' of dressing in many thin layers to stay warm. It is a common term used by hikers and athletes in Germany.
- The verb zwiebeln can mean to peel something away layer by layer or to slowly wear something down. This usage comes from the physical structure of the Zwiebel.
- In German, the word Zwiebel is used to describe any bulbous plant, not just the vegetable. This includes flower bulbs like tulips and lilies.
Examples in context
- Pell mal die Zwiebeln!Peel the onions.This sentence is useful for practicing the imperative when telling someone to peel the Zwiebeln.Tatoeba #12495611 by Waldelfe, translation #12490298 by sundown
- Ich mag gerne Zwiebeln.I love onions!This sentence is useful for expressing a positive preference for Zwiebeln.Tatoeba #6582101 by manese, translation #6581255 by Eccles17
- Ich mag keine Zwiebeln.I don't like onions.This sentence is useful for expressing a negative preference for Zwiebeln.Tatoeba #7078879 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #6274067 by CK
- Wir benötigen frische Zwiebeln für das Rezept.We need fresh onions for the recipe.
- Kannst du bitte ein paar Zwiebelchen für den Salat schneiden?Can you please cut a few little onions for the salad?
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Example conversation
Julia and Felix are preparing a salad in the kitchen.
- JuliaBrauchen wir noch Zwiebeln für den Salat?Do we still need onions for the salad?
- FelixJa, bitte schneide zwei Zwiebeln klein.Yes, please chop two onions finely.
- JuliaIch schneide die Zwiebeln jetzt.I am cutting the onions now.
- FelixDanke, Julia!Thanks, Julia!
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries zwiebeln, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
