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Becher
Cup, mug, beaker
In German
Becher
ˈbɛçɐ
Don't Get Confused!
Looks like
Butcher
In English means: "A person whose trade is cutting up and selling meat"
Actually means
Becher
Cup, mug, beaker
Memory TipA German 'Becher' holds your drink (a cup), not chops your meat (a butcher)! You go to the 'Metzger' for meat, and use a 'Becher' for your beer.
Example Sentences
- 1
Ich trinke meinen Kaffee am liebsten aus einem großen Becher.
I prefer to drink my coffee from a large mug.
- 2
Der Joghurt ist in einem kleinen Becher verpackt.
The yogurt is packaged in a small cup.
FAQ
How do you say "Cup, mug, beaker" in German?
"Cup, mug, beaker" in German is "Becher" (ˈbɛçɐ). Example: Ich trinke meinen Kaffee am liebsten aus einem großen Becher..