grüne Bohnen
The English phrase "green beans" is translated into German as grüne Bohnen.
grüne Bohnen refers to the immature pods of certain bean plants used as a vegetable.
Did you know?
- In German, the word Bohne can be used in the expression eine kleine Bohne, which is occasionally used as a term of endearment for a very small child.
- German folklore sometimes associates beans with luck or counting, and the term Bohnenzähler is a derogatory label for a pedantic person or a 'bean counter'.
- In German, the term Prinzessbohnen is often used for specific varieties of thin, tender green beans, sounding much more regal than the English 'green beans'.
Examples in context
- Gebratene grüne BohnenFried green beans
- Gedünstete grüne BohnenSteamed green beans
- Gebackene grüne BöhnchenBaked green beans
- Ich kaufe heute frische grüne Bohnen.I am buying fresh green beans today.
- Möchtest du grüne Bohnen im Salat?Do you want green beans in the salad?
- Wir kochen heute grüne Bohnen mit Kartoffeln.We are cooking green beans with potatoes today.
Example conversation
Sarah and Lukas are planning their dinner in the kitchen.
- SarahLukas, haben wir noch grüne Bohnen?Lukas, do we still have green beans?
- LukasNein, ich muss sie noch kaufen.No, I still have to buy them.
- SarahKannst du bitte ein Paket mitbringen?Can you please bring a pack?
- LukasJa, das mache ich gerne.Yes, I'll gladly do that.
