German Conversation · Level 11
90 words
German word
Teller
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈtɛlɐ/
Meaning
- masculine nounplate
Example
Er wäscht den Teller nach dem Essen.
He washes the plate after the meal.
More examples
Sie räumt den Teller nach dem Essen ab.
She clears away the plate after the meal.
Core concept
A flat, round dish with food spread across it at the table.
Common phrases
den Teller abräumen
clear away the plate
auf den Teller legen
put on the plate
Similar words
Schüssel: A deep, round container for serving soup, stew, and similar foods.
Tasse: A small handled container for drinking coffee, tea, and other beverages.
Schale: A small, fairly shallow bowl for serving fruit, salad, and similar foods.
Untertasse: A small, flat dish placed beneath a cup.
Definition in German
Ein flaches, rundes Geschirrstück, auf dem man Essen serviert oder isst.
Word origin
German Teller comes from Middle High German teller or teler, an old term for a plate that has remained in use.
Usage tips
- Teller is masculine, with the definite forms der Teller and die Teller; its plural has no ending change.
Related words
- Tellerchensmall platenoun
- Tellerrandplate rimnoun