This is the 8586th most frequent Dutch word.
hopscheuten
Hopscheuten are young hop shoots, the edible sprouts of hop plants, often used in cooking.
Here, 'hopscheuten' refers to the young, tender shoots of the hop plant used as an edible vegetable.
Hopscheuten zijn een delicatesse die vaak in de lente wordt geserveerd.
Hop shoots are a delicacy often served in the spring.
In this sentence, 'hopscheuten' is used to describe the actual agricultural product being harvested.
We plukten de hopscheuten vroeg in de ochtend, terwijl de dauw nog zichtbaar was.
We picked the hop shoots early in the morning, while the dew was still visible.
This usage highlights the culinary and sensory aspect of 'hopscheuten', focusing on its taste in dishes.