German word

Tee

Pronunciation

IPA/teː/

Meaning

  • masculine nountea

Example

Der Geschmack des Tees ist angenehm.

The taste of the tea is pleasant.

Illustration for Tee (tea)

More examples

Nach dem Essen bestellt sie eine Tasse Tee.

After the meal, she orders a cup of tea.

Core concept

A warm drink whose water carries the flavor of dried leaves, flowers, fruit, or other plant parts.

Common phrases

  • eine Tasse Tee

    a cup of tea

  • Tee bestellen

    order tea

  • Tee aufbrühen

    brew tea

Similar words

Kaffee: A stimulating drink made by brewing roasted coffee beans in hot water.
Kräutertee: A usually low-caffeine drink made by steeping dried herbs or flowers.
Eistee: A sweetened, flavored cold tea drink served chilled.
Getränk: Any liquid intended for drinking.

Definition in German

Allgemeine Bezeichnung für Getränke, die durch Aufgießen von getrockneten Pflanzenstoffen in Wasser entstehen

Word origin

German Tee came through Dutch thee and ultimately derives from Chinese te, reflecting a pronunciation of the word for tea.

Usage tips

  • Tee is masculine, so the forms are der Tee, des Tees, and einen Tee; Tees is used when kinds or servings are counted.

Opposites

Related words

  • Teekulturtea culturenoun
  • Teezeremonietea ceremonynoun

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