bønner
The Norwegian word for beans is bønner.
bønner is used to refer to beans. You can use specific names for different varieties, such as Røde bønner for Kidney Beans, Limabønner for Lima Beans, Pintobønner for Pinto Beans and Svarte bønner for Black Beans. Note that chickpeas are called Kikerter.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form of the word is bønne. To refer to a specific set of beans, such as 'the beans', use the definite plural form bønnene.
Did you know?
- While 'bønner' refers to the legume, the word bønner is also a homophone for bønner, which means 'prayers' in Norwegian.
- In Norway, bønner are not a traditional staple of the old rural diet, which relied more on grains and root vegetables. This makes them a more modern addition to the Norwegian palate compared to other legumes.
- While bønner refers to beans, the word for peas is erter. In Norwegian, these two are strictly separated, whereas in some other languages they fall under a broader category of legumes.
Examples in context
- Hun liker bønner.She likes beans.Tatoeba #10954099 by Mayk, translation #2867050 by Amastan
- Jeg liker bønner.I like beans.Tatoeba #14060635 by Mayk, translation #2245931 by CK
- Serverer du bønner til middagen i dag?Are you serving beans for dinner today?
- Hvor kan jeg kjøpe ferske bønner?Where can I buy fresh beans?
- Jeg ELSKER bønner i tacoen min!I LOVE beans in my taco!
- Skal vi lage en rask middag med grønne bønner i dag?Shall we make a quick dinner with green beans today?
- Vi bør prøve de nye grønne bønnene fra bondens marked.We should try the new green beans from the farmer's market.
- BønnesuppeBean Soup
- Vi kjøpte mange bønner i dag.We bought many beans today.
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Example conversation
Ingrid and Andreas are in the kitchen planning dinner.
- IngridHar vi noen bønner i skapet?Do we have any beans in the cupboard?
- AndreasJa, jeg fant en boks med bønner.Yes, I found a can of beans.
- IngridPerfekt, da kan vi lage chili.Perfect, then we can make chili.
- AndreasDet høres kjempegodt ut.That sounds delicious.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
