No. 8,565 in German
knolle
"Knolle" means "bulb" or "tuber" in English, referring to a rounded plant structure storing nutrients.
In a sentence
Die Knolle des Baumes war sehr stabil.
The bulb of the tree was very sturdy.
Here, 'Knolle' refers to a root or bulb of a plant, emphasizing a botanical perspective.
Wir aßen eine frisch gekochte Kartoffelknolle.
We ate a freshly cooked potato tuber.
In this context, 'Knolle' describes a potato, often referred to by this term in culinary or everyday language.
Der Polizist gab ihm eine Knolle fürs zu schnelle Fahren.
The policeman gave him a ticket for speeding.
Here, 'Knolle' is colloquially used to mean a traffic ticket, showcasing its use in informal or slang expressions.
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