English–German

“cup” in German

German

AlsoCup · Becher

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈtasə/

Example

Die Tasse ist heiß.

The cup is hot.

Illustration for Tasse (cup)

How to say “cup” in German

“Cup” in German is Tasse.

A modest handled vessel associated especially with a personal serving of tea or coffee.

Full entry for Tasse: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Tasse

Kannst du mir bitte die Tasse geben?

Could you please give me the cup?

Tips for using Tasse

  • Becher usually denotes a cup without a handle, while Tasse normally suggests a handled vessel.

Other German words for “cup”

masculine nouncup

Wir spielen morgen den Cup.

We're playing in the cup tomorrow.

Der Becher ist voll.

The cup is full.

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