der Raps
Translation
rapeseed, canola, rape
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
Derived from Latin 'rapum' (turnip), cognate with German 'Rübe' (turnip/beet).
Memory Tips
Think of the English word 'rape' in rapeseed. The German 'Raps' is the direct equivalent for the plant.