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German

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Etymology

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From Wasser (water) +‎ Glas (glass).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈvasərˌɡlaːs/, [ˈva.sɐˌɡlaːs], [ˈʋa-]
  • IPA(key): /ˈvasərˌɡlas/ (alternatively in northern Germany)
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Noun

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Wasserglas n (strong, genitive Wasserglases, plural Wassergläser)

  1. tumbler (drinking glass without a stem; generally restricted to ones intended for cold, non-alcoholic drinks)
  2. 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?

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