No. 6,090 in German
cup
The German word "Tasse" translates to "cup" in English, typically referring to a small container for drinking beverages.
In a sentence
In der Küche steht ein bunter Becher.
There is a colorful cup in the kitchen.
Here, 'Becher' is used to refer to a container for drinking, commonly considered a 'cup'.
Ich habe gestern einen neuen Messbecher gekauft.
I bought a new measuring cup yesterday.
In this instance, 'Messbecher' specifies a measuring container used in cooking or baking, emphasizing functionality in measurements.
Die Fußballmannschaft gewann den Pokal.
The football team won the cup.
'Pokal' is employed in this context to denote a trophy or ceremonial cup awarded in competitions, demonstrating a figurative usage.
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