beker

This is the 4221st most frequent Dutch word.


beker

Cup.


In this sentence, 'beker' is used to denote a physical object, a 'cup' or 'mug', used for drinking.

Ik drink water uit een blauwe beker.

I am drinking water from a blue cup.


Here, 'beker' refers to a 'trophy' awarded as a prize in a competition, indicating this alternate meaning.

Hij heeft de beker gewonnen na de wedstrijd.

He has won the trophy after the match.


In this context, 'beker' signifies a personal drinking container, often associated with everyday use, showing versatility in its semantic range.

De kinderen hebben hun eigen beker voor school.

The children have their own container for school.