die Prunkbohnen
Translation
runner beans, scarlet runner beans
Examples
Im Garten wachsen Prunkbohnen.
Runner beans are growing in the garden.
Wir essen heute Prunkbohnen mit Speck.
Today we are eating runner beans with bacon.
Grammar Patterns
Prunkbohnen anbauen to grow runner beans Im Frühling kann man Prunkbohnen anbauen.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Feuerbohne (fire bean)
Etymology
From 'Prunk' (splendour, pomp) and 'Bohnen' (beans), named for their showy, scarlet flowers.
Memory Tips
Think of 'pomp' beans – beans that are showy and splendid because of their bright flowers.