English–German

“bean” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈboːnə/

Example

Ich esse jeden Morgen Bohnen.

I eat beans every morning.

Illustration for Bohne (bean)

How to say “bean” in German

“Bean” in German is Bohne.

One firm seed from a legume or coffee fruit, treated as a separate piece whether fresh, dried, or roasted.

Full entry for Bohne: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Bohne

Die Kaffeebohne riecht vor dem Mahlen intensiv.

The coffee bean smells strongly before grinding.

Tips for using Bohne

  • The phrase nicht die Bohne is colloquial German for 'not at all', so its meaning is stronger than the literal noun suggests.

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