Bohnen
The English word "beans" is translated into German as Bohnen.
As a noun, Bohnen must always be capitalized.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form of the word is die Bohne. When using the plural form Bohnen, it is used with the feminine definite article die.
Did you know?
- Unlike English, which uses 'beans' in idioms like 'spill the beans', German uses the word die Katze aus dem Sack lassen or 'let the cat out of the bag' to convey the same meaning.
- The German word Bohnen is the root for the word Bohnkopf, a playful or insulting term for someone who is perceived as being dim-witted or a 'bean-head'.
- German has a specific culinary term Bohneneintopf for a bean stew, which is a traditional comfort food often associated with regional home cooking rather than restaurant menus.
Examples in context
- Wer isst gerne Bohnen?Who likes beans?Tatoeba #2489133 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #2254857 by CK
- Ich esse keine Bohnen.I don't eat beans.Tatoeba #13326746 by Waldelfe, translation #8398593 by CK
- Ich esse selten Bohnen.I seldom eat beans.Tatoeba #12284909 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #8398594 by CK
- Hülsenfrüchte sind reich an Eiweiß und Ballaststoffen.Legumes are rich in protein and fiber.
- Ich brauche noch Bohnen für das Abendessen.I still need beans for dinner.
- Ich mag grüne Bohnen am liebsten in meinem Salat.I prefer green beans in my salad.
- Ich habe gestern Böhnchen mit Speck gekocht.Yesterday, I cooked beans with bacon.
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Example conversation
Julia and Lukas are talking about dinner.
- JuliaWas kochst du heute Abend?What are you cooking tonight?
- LukasIch mache grüne Bohnen mit Reis.I am making green beans with rice.
- JuliaDas klingt sehr gesund, Lukas!That sounds very healthy, Lukas!
- LukasJa, ich mag Bohnen sehr gerne.Yes, I like beans very much.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
