Pfefferminzbonbon
The English phrase "mint candy" is translated into German as Pfefferminzbonbon.
Pfefferminzbonbon refers to a small, hard sweet with a peppermint flavor.
What does it mean word for word?
This is a compound noun made of Pfefferminz, meaning peppermint and Bonbon, meaning candy or sweet.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of Pfefferminzbonbon is Pfefferminzbonbons.
Did you know?
- While the word Pfefferminz contains the word for 'pepper', it has nothing to do with the spicy heat of black pepper used in cooking.
- The word Bonbon is a loanword from French, which is why it looks and sounds different from other German words for sweets like Süßigkeiten.
- In Germany, hard mints are often categorized as Pastillen if they are marketed for throat soothing or medicinal purposes rather than just as a treat.
Examples in context
- Entschuldigen Sie, haben Sie Pfefferminzbonbons?Excuse me, do you have mint candies?
- Darf ich Ihnen ein Minzbonbon anbieten?May I offer you a mint candy?
- Möchtest du ein Pfefferminzbonbon?Would you like a mint candy?
- Ich habe ein Pfefferminzbonbon in der Tasche.I have a mint candy in my pocket.
- Dieses Pfefferminzbonbon schmeckt sehr erfrischend.This mint candy tastes very refreshing.
Example conversation
Julia and Felix are sitting in a cafe after lunch.
- JuliaHast du ein Pfefferminzbonbon für mich?Do you have a mint candy for me?
- FelixJa, hier bitte, Julia.Yes, here you go, Julia.
- JuliaVielen Dank, Felix!Thank you very much, Felix!
- FelixGerne geschehen.You're welcome.
