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das Besteck

cutlery, silverware

In German

das Besteck

Plural: die Bestecke
[bəˈʃtɛk]
English
cutlery, silverware
Español
los cubiertos
Italiano
le posate

Note

Besteck is a collective singular for 'cutlery'. To refer to individual pieces, use terms like 'Messer' (knife), 'Gabel' (fork), 'Löffel' (spoon).

Example Sentences

  1. 1

    Das Besteck liegt schon auf dem Tisch.

    The cutlery is already on the table.

  2. 2

    Vergiss nicht, das Besteck zu polieren.

    Don't forget to polish the cutlery.

FAQ

How do you say "cutlery, silverware" in German?

"cutlery, silverware" in German is "das Besteck" ([bəˈʃtɛk]). Example: Das Besteck liegt schon auf dem Tisch..

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