German word

Glas

Pronunciation

IPA/glaːs/

Meaning

  • neuter noundrinking glass

Example

Er stellt das Glas auf den Tisch.

He puts the drinking glass on the table.

Illustration for Glas (drinking glass)

More examples

Ich nehme ein Glas Wasser.

I'll have a glass of water.

Core concept

Light passes through a clear substance that can become a cup-sized container.

Common phrases

  • ein Glas Wasser

    a glass of water

  • ein Glas Wein

    a glass of wine

  • mit dem Glas anstoßen

    toast with a glass

Similar words

Tasse: A shallow container with a handle for hot drinks.
Becher: A usually handleless container for drinking by hand.
Flasche: A narrow-necked container for pouring or storing liquids.
Krug: A large handled container used for serving liquids at the table.

Definition in German

Material, das Licht durchlässt, sowie ein daraus hergestelltes Gefäß zum Trinken

Word origin

Glas is an inherited Germanic noun recorded in Old High German as glas and closely related to English glass.

Usage tips

  • The plural of Glas is Gläser with an umlaut, as in zwei Gläser Wasser.

Other meanings

  • glassnoun

Related words

  • Glasflascheglass bottlenoun
  • gläsernglassyadjective

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