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"Onion" in German: Zwiebel
die Zwiebel
Onion in German is die Zwiebel. Plural is Zwiebeln. Soft kitchen talk starts countless recipes with Zwiebeln anbraten.
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How to pronounce Zwiebel
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TSVEE-bel
/ˈtsvibəl/
TSVEE-bel. Soft z as ts, long ie, clear bel. Feminine: die Zwiebel.
"Onion" in German: quick reference
| German | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| die Zwiebel | the onion Core noun. | Core noun. |
| die Zwiebeln | the onions Plural. | Plural. |
| Zwiebeln anbraten | sauté onions Cooking step. | Cooking step. |
| Frühlingszwiebel | spring onion Related type. | Related type. |
How to use Zwiebel in real life
- 1Cooking start
Schneide zuerst eine Zwiebel fein.
First finely chop an onion.
Eine Zwiebel.
- 2Shopping
Wir brauchen noch drei Zwiebeln.
We still need three onions.
Zwiebeln plural.
- 3Crying while cutting
Die Zwiebel macht meine Augen nass.
The onion is making my eyes wet.
Die Zwiebel.
Mistakes English speakers make with Zwiebel
Incorrect: der Zwiebel
Correct: die Zwiebel
Zwiebel is feminine.
Incorrect: Onion bitte
Correct: Zwiebel / Zwiebeln bitte
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Good to know
Zwiebeln open almost every savory German pan. Soft cooks rinse knives or light a candle against tears. Supermarket bags sell Zwiebeln by the kilo.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Starting a stew
ChatPal
Hast du schon die Zwiebel geschnitten?
Have you already cut the onion?
You
Ja. Die Zwiebel ist in der Pfanne.
Yes. The onion is in the pan.
ChatPal
Noch eine Zwiebel wäre gut.
One more onion would be good.
You
Hole ich. Ohne Zwiebel schmeckt's flach.
I'll get it. Without onion it tastes flat.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Onion" in German
Gender?
Feminine: die Zwiebel.
Plural?
Die Zwiebeln.
Spring onion?
Frühlingszwiebel.
How do you say sauté onions?
Zwiebeln anbraten.
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