Bohnenstange
The English phrase beanstalk is translated into German as Bohnenstange.
Bohnenstange refers to the stem of a bean plant, proverbially fast growing and tall.
Meaning: the stem of a bean plant, proverbially fast growing and tall (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun is feminine, as indicated by the definite article 'die' (die Bohnenstange). The plural form of Bohnenstange is Bohnenstangen.
Did you know?
- In German, the word Bohne is also used colloquially to mean 'nothing' or 'zero', especially when discussing scores or amounts.
- In German, Bohnenstange is often used as a teasing nickname for a person who is very tall and thin.
- While English uses 'stalk' to describe the natural stem, Stange means 'pole' or 'rod' and refers to the wooden supports beans traditionally climb.
Examples in context
- Die Bohnenstange wuchs in den HimmelThe beanstalk grew into the sky.
- Guck mal, die Bohnenranke!Look, the beanstalk!
- Kannst du mir helfen, den Bohnenstängel hochzubinden?Can you help me tie up the beanstalk?
- Die Bohnenstange wuchs zur Sonne hin.The beanstalk grew towards the sun.
- Die magische Bohnenstange erschien über Nacht.The magical beanstalk appeared overnight.
- Er kletterte an der Bohnenstange hoch.He climbed up the beanstalk.
- Die Bohnenstange reicht bis zu den Wolken.The beanstalk reaches up to the clouds.
Example conversation
Sarah and Julian are reading a book of fairy tales.
- SarahWie kommt der Junge auf die Bohnenstange?How does the boy get onto the beanstalk?
- JulianEr klettert einfach an ihr hoch.He just climbs up it.
- SarahDie Bohnenstange ist wirklich unglaublich hoch.The beanstalk is really incredibly high.
- JulianJa, das ist die Magie der Geschichte.Yes, that is the magic of the story.
