der Raps
Translation
rapeseed, rape, canola
Examples
Im Frühling blüht der Raps gelb.
In spring, the rapeseed blossoms yellow.
Aus Raps wird Öl gewonnen.
Oil is extracted from rapeseed.
Grammar Patterns
((subject)) to bloom ((der Raps)) blüht im Frühling. (as subject) ... blooms The rapeseed blooms in spring.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Ölraps; Related concepts: Rübe (turnip), Kohl (cabbage)
Etymology
From Latin 'rapum' (turnip), related to German 'Rübe' (turnip/beet).
Memory Tips
The word 'Raps' sounds a bit like 'wraps'. Imagine fields of yellow flowers that you can 'wrap' things in to make oil.