Noun
der Becher
Pronunciation: /ˈbɛçɐ/
a cylindrical or slightly conical drinking vessel without a stem, typically with no handle, beaker
B2
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plural Becher
Meanings
Noun
- a cylindrical or slightly conical drinking vessel without a stem, typically with no handle, beaker
Example sentence
Ist das mein Becher?
Is that my mug?
Word forms
singular
der Becher
plural
die Becher
The four cases
Singular
Nominativeder Becher
Accusativeden Becher
Dativedem Becher
Genitivedes Bechers
Plural
Nominativedie Becher
Accusativedie Becher
Dativeden Bechern
Genitiveder Becher
Usage
- ein Becher Wasser — One beaker or cup of water.
- Becher / Glas — The vessel can be called Becher regardless of material; Glas commonly suggests glass.
Sie füllte den Becher bis zum Rand.
She filled the beaker to the brim.