This is a name for girls. It comes from Germany and means 'pearl'. People use it as a first name.
Her name is Gretel, and she is my friend.
Gretel likes to play in the garden.
This is a character in a famous story. She is a girl who goes into the forest with her brother. They find a house made of candy.
Gretel is smart in the story with her brother.
Children read about Gretel and the witch's house.
This is a food item. It is a small, round bread or pastry. People often eat it as a snack or with meals.
I ate a gretel with butter for breakfast.
The bakery sells fresh gretels every morning.
This is a casual way to describe a person. It means someone who is smart and good at finding solutions, just like the character in the story.
She solved the problem quickly—what a gretel!
My sister is a real gretel with puzzles.
This is a word for a small, pretty object. It is not common and is used in some local areas. People might use it for decorations or keepsakes.
She keeps a gretel on her shelf as a souvenir.
The market had pretty gretels for sale.
