Haribo
Haribo is the German name for a brand of gummy candies.
While it is a specific brand name, in Germany the term Haribo is often used metonymically to refer to gummy candies in general, much like how English speakers might use 'Kleenex' to refer to any facial tissue.
What does it mean word for word?
The name is an acronym derived from the first syllables of the founder's name and the city of origin: Hans Riegel, Bonn.
Did you know?
- In Germany, the act of eating sweets like Haribo is called naschen, a verb that specifically describes eating treats between meals.
- The famous advertising slogan 'Haribo macht Kinder froh und Erwachsene ebenso' is so deeply embedded in German culture that many citizens can recite it perfectly without ever having seen a commercial in years. It is considered a piece of German linguistic folklore.
- While Haribo is the brand, Germans use the word Gummibärchen to describe the actual product, which literally translates to 'little gummy bears'.
Examples in context
- Dieses Buch ist das literarische Äquivalent zu Haribosüßigkeiten: Man will nur eins probieren und verschlingt letztendlich die ganze Tüte.This book is the literary equivalent of Haribo sweets: you only want to eat one, but end up devouring the whole packet.This sentence uses Haribo to illustrate a comparison between a book and a bag of sweets.Tatoeba #356612 by MUIRIEL, translation #430646 by witbrock
- Kannst du mir bitte eine Tüte Haribo Gummibären kaufen?Can you please buy me a bag of Haribo gummy bears?
- Ich habe gestern eine Packung Haribo Goldbären gekauft.I bought a pack of Haribo Goldbären yesterday.
- Lass uns Haribo Naschzeug für die Party besorgen.Let's get Haribo candies for the party.
- Ich liebe die Goldbären von Haribo.I love the Goldbears from Haribo.
- Möchtest du eine Tüte Haribo essen?Do you want to eat a bag of Haribo?
Example conversation
Felix and Hannah are sitting on a sofa watching a movie.
- FelixHast du Lust auf etwas Süßes?Do you feel like having something sweet?
- HannahJa, ich hätte gerne Haribo.Yes, I would like some Haribo.
- FelixIch hole schnell die Gummibärchen für uns.I will quickly get the gummy bears for us.
- HannahDanke, Felix!Thanks, Felix!
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
