German word

Beutel

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈbɔɪ̯tl̩/

Meaning

  • masculine nounbag

Example

Kannst du mir den Beutel geben?

Can you pass me the bag?

Illustration for Beutel (bag)

More examples

Zum Frühstück nehme ich einen Teebeutel aus der Schachtel.

For breakfast, I take a tea bag from the box.

Core concept

A soft container gathered or held at its opening, carrying or storing small items.

Common phrases

  • Teebeutel

    tea bag

  • Müllbeutel

    garbage bag

  • Papierbeutel

    paper bag

Similar words

Tasche: A cloth or leather bag used to carry personal belongings.
Tüte: A lightweight paper or plastic bag for carrying shopping.
Sack: A strong, roomy bag for transporting large quantities.
Säckchen: A tiny pouch designed to hold items with its opening tied shut.

Definition in German

Kleines, meist weiches Behältnis aus Stoff, Papier oder Kunststoff zum Aufbewahren oder Transportieren von Gegenständen.

Word origin

Beutel comes through Middle High German bütel from Old High German būtil, an inherited Germanic word for a container.

Usage tips

  • Beutel is masculine, and its plural is also Beutel, as in ein Beutel and zwei Beutel.

Other meanings

  • pouchnoun
  • sachetnoun

Related words

  • Teebeuteltea bagnoun
  • Müllbeutelgarbage bagnoun

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