Boba
Boba is the German term for the drink containing chewy tapioca pearls.
The term refers to the beverage made with tapioca pearls. Note that in German, all nouns are capitalized, so you must write the word as Boba.
How does it change in a sentence?
Boba is a neuter noun, which means it takes the definite article das (das Boba). The plural form of the word is Bobas.
Did you know?
- In many German cities, if you ask for 'Perlen' (pearls) instead of Boba, the server might think you are asking for confectionery or jewelry rather than a drink topping.
- Because Boba is a loanword, some German speakers may occasionally treat it as a feminine noun die Boba, though das Boba is the standard.
- Many German Boba shops offer Popping Boba, which they distinguish from traditional pearls by calling them platzende Perlen meaning 'bursting pearls'.
Examples in context
- Ich mag Boba Fett und die Hutten.I like Boba Fett and the Hutts.This sentence shows the word Boba in a different context.Tatoeba #10634889 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #10632744 by nonong
Example conversation
Hannah and Julian are walking through a shopping mall.
- HannahHast du Lust auf einen Boba?Do you feel like having a boba?
- JulianJa, das klingt super, Hannah!Yes, that sounds great, Hannah!
- HannahDa vorne ist ein neuer Boba-Laden.There is a new boba shop up ahead.
- JulianPerfekt, dann gehen wir direkt dorthin.Perfect, then let's go straight there.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
