NOUN

dieZwiebel/ˈt͡sviːbl̩/onion

Zwiebel is a German noun that means onion. It is pronounced /ˈt͡sviːbl̩/.

Definitions

1.an edible bulbous plant, onion(food/plant)

a.common kitchen vegetable with a pungent taste

Ich schneide eine Zwiebel für die Suppe.—I'm chopping an onion for the soup.

b.the plant itself, cultivated in gardens and fields

Zwiebeln wachsen im Sommer besonders gut.—Onions grow especially well in summer.

Declension

SingularPlural
Nominative—die Zwiebeln
Genitive—der Zwiebeln
Dative—den Zwiebeln
Accusative—die Zwiebeln

Frequently asked questions

What does "Zwiebel" mean in English?
"Zwiebel" means onion. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Zwiebel"?
"Zwiebel" is pronounced /ˈt͡sviːbl̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What is the plural of "Zwiebel"?
The plural of "Zwiebel" is "Zwiebeln".
What part of speech is "Zwiebel"?
"Zwiebel" is a noun in German.

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