bonen
The English phrase "beans" is translated into Dutch as bonen.
How does it change in a sentence?
bonen is the plural form of the singular word boon.
Did you know?
- If a Dutch person says they are 'een boon in de dop', they are referring to someone with great untapped potential.
- In Dutch folklore, the 'boon' was historically used in voting systems where a white bean meant 'yes' and a black bean meant 'no'.
- The word boon is used in the phrase niet één boon to indicate that something is completely worthless or not worth a single penny.
Examples in context
- Ik hou van bonen.I like beans.This sentence is useful for expressing your preference for bonen.Tatoeba #6058264 by Mandalay, translation #2245931 by CK
- Wie eet graag bonen?Who likes beans?This sentence is useful for asking who enjoys eating bonen.Tatoeba #6058277 by Mandalay, translation #2254857 by CK
- Ik eet zelden bonen.I seldom eat beans.This sentence is useful for stating how rarely you eat bonen.Tatoeba #9738622 by MarijnKp, translation #8398594 by CK
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Example conversation
Emma and Levi are cooking dinner together in the kitchen.
- EmmaLevi, heb je de bonen al gepeld?Levi, have you peeled the beans yet?
- LeviNee Emma, ik ben er net mee begonnen.No Emma, I just started with them.
- EmmaZullen we de bonen in de pan doen?Shall we put the beans in the pan?
- LeviJa, dat is een goed idee.Yes, that is a good idea.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
