German word

Schüssel

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈʃʏsl̩/

Meaning

  • feminine nounbowl

Example

Kannst du mir bitte die Schüssel mit dem Salat reichen?

Could you pass me the bowl containing the salad, please?

Illustration for Schüssel (bowl)

More examples

Bitte spül die Schüssel nach dem Essen ab.

Please wash the bowl after the meal.

Core concept

A deep, curved container or dish with an open top, including both an ordinary kitchen vessel and a large dish for receiving signals.

Common phrases

  • die Schüssel abspülen

    wash the bowl

  • gefüllte Schüssel

    filled bowl

  • in einer Schüssel servieren

    serve in a bowl

Similar words

Schale: A shallow, wide dish often used for fruit or dessert.
Teller: A flat or slightly hollow dish for serving main or side dishes.
Topf: A deep vessel with handles or a lid for cooking food over heat.
Becher: A handleless cylindrical or rounded cup for drinking beverages.

Definition in German

Schüssel ist ein meist rundes, offenes Gefäß zum Servieren oder Zubereiten von Speisen.

Word origin

The German noun comes through historical forms such as Old High German scuzzila from Latin scutella, a word for a small dish.

Usage tips

  • The compound Satellitenschüssel means satellite dish, while Schüssel by itself normally refers to a physical bowl or basin.

Other meanings

  • dishnoun
  • basinnoun
  • satellite dishnoun

Related words

  • Schüsselchensmall bowlnoun

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