Wasserglas
German
editEtymology
editFrom Wasser (“water”) + Glas (“glass”).
Pronunciation
edit- IPA(key): /ˈvasərˌɡlaːs/, [ˈva.sɐˌɡlaːs], [ˈʋa-]
- IPA(key): /ˈvasərˌɡlas/ (alternatively in northern Germany)
Audio: (file)
Noun
editWasserglas n (strong, genitive Wasserglases, plural Wassergläser)
- tumbler (drinking glass without a stem; generally restricted to ones intended for cold, non-alcoholic drinks)
- water glass (glass intended or currently used to hold water)
- Hier ist mein Milchglas, aber wo ist denn mein Wasserglas?
- This is my milk glass, but where is my water glass?
Declension
editDeclension of Wasserglas [neuter, strong]
singular | plural | ||||
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indef. | def. | noun | def. | noun | |
nominative | ein | das | Wasserglas | die | Wassergläser |
genitive | eines | des | Wasserglases | der | Wassergläser |
dative | einem | dem | Wasserglas, Wasserglase1 | den | Wassergläsern |
accusative | ein | das | Wasserglas | die | Wassergläser |
1Now rare, see notes.
Derived terms
editRelated terms
editFurther reading
edit- “Wasserglas” in Duden online