knolle

This is the 8565th most frequent German word.


knolle

"Knolle" means "bulb" or "tuber" in English, referring to a rounded plant structure storing nutrients.


Here, 'Knolle' refers to a root or bulb of a plant, emphasizing a botanical perspective.

Die Knolle des Baumes war sehr stabil.

The bulb of the tree was very sturdy.


In this context, 'Knolle' describes a potato, often referred to by this term in culinary or everyday language.

Wir aßen eine frisch gekochte Kartoffelknolle.

We ate a freshly cooked potato tuber.


Here, 'Knolle' is colloquially used to mean a traffic ticket, showcasing its use in informal or slang expressions.

Der Polizist gab ihm eine Knolle fürs zu schnelle Fahren.

The policeman gave him a ticket for speeding.