In German
Zwiebel
Meaning: onion
Example sentences
DieZwiebelistgelbundwürzig.
The onion is yellow and spicy.
IchschneideeineZwiebelfürdieSuppe.
I cut an onion for the soup.
DieZwiebelnsindimKeller.
The onions are in the cellar.
Grammar note
“Die Zwiebel” is feminine. The plural is “die Zwiebeln”, with an -n ending.
Common mistake
Don't confuse “Zwiebel” (onion) with “Zwieback” (rusk, a dry biscuit) or “Zwerg” (dwarf). They begin the same way but are different words.
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Practise it in a lesson →Frequently asked questions
What is the plural of “Zwiebel”?
“Zwiebeln”.
What is “Zwieback”?
A rusk, a dry biscuit.