Bohnenstange

German

Etymology

From Bohne (“bean”) +‎ -n- +‎ Stange (“pole”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈboːnənˌʃtaŋə/

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Noun

Bohnenstange f (genitive Bohnenstange, plural Bohnenstangen)

1. beanpole; a thin pole for supporting bean vines
2. (informal) beanpole; a tall, thin person

Further reading

• “Bohnenstange” in Duden online