der Pfefferminzbonbon
peppermint candy
A candy with a peppermint flavor.
EXAMPLE
Der Pfefferminzbonbon schmeckte frisch und kühlte angenehm im Mund.
The peppermint candy tasted fresh and felt pleasantly cool in the mouth.
der Pfefferminzbonbon
peppermint candy
der Pfefferminzbonbon, die Pfefferminzbonbons
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Meanings
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry Pfefferminzbonbon, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
At a glance
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Pfefferminzbonbons |
| genitive | des Pfefferminzbonbons |
The four cases
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Pfefferminzbonbon | die Pfefferminzbonbons |
| accusative | den Pfefferminzbonbon | die Pfefferminzbonbons |
| dative | dem Pfefferminzbonbon | den Pfefferminzbonbons |
| genitive | des Pfefferminzbonbons | der Pfefferminzbonbons |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
Usage tips
Compound word
'Pfefferminzbonbon' (peppermint candy) is made up of 'Pfefferminz' (peppermint) and 'Bonbon' (candy). The second part shows that it is a sweet; 'Pfefferminz' describes the flavor.
EXAMPLE
Im Rucksack hatte sie immer ein Pfefferminzbonbon dabei.
She always carried a peppermint candy in her backpack.
Typical collocations
'Pfefferminzbonbon' (peppermint candy) is especially often used with verbs such as 'lutschen' (to suck), 'nehmen' (to take), and 'anbieten' (to offer). The phrase 'ein Pfefferminzbonbon im Mund haben' (to have a peppermint candy in one's mouth) is also common in everyday speech.
EXAMPLE
Nach dem Essen lutschte er ein Pfefferminzbonbon.
After the meal, he sucked on a peppermint candy.
Typical context
Peppermint candies are often taken after a meal or while out and about when someone wants a fresh taste in their mouth. That is why they are often found in bags, bowls on tables, or at reception desks.
EXAMPLE
Die Gastgeberin bot jedem Gast ein Pfefferminzbonbon an.
The hostess offered each guest a peppermint candy.
In real life
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