Word Frequency (Worthäufigkeit) #100
Word (Wort)

Becher

Translation (Übersetzung) cup, mug, beaker
Pronunciation (Aussprache) /ˈbɛçɐ/
A1
Nouns
Beginner
Neutral
Tags (Tags)
beginner everyday food household container
A Becher is typically a cylindrical container without a handle, often made of plastic, paper, or metal, used for drinking or holding liquids. It can refer to disposable cups, measuring cups, or small drinking vessels. In contrast, a 'Tasse' usually has a handle and is for hot beverages like coffee or tea.

Becher - German Nouns - Becher Meaning - Becher Translation - Becher Nouns Examples

Becher is a German Nouns

Learn Becher meaning, translation, pronunciation, and usage examples. Becher is classified as a Noun in German grammar.

Becher Examples (Beispiele) in English

Becher examples with English translations. See how to use Becher in sentences. Becher example sentences in English below.

Kannst du mir einen Becher Wasser bringen?
Can you bring me a cup of water?
Requesting a drink in a casual setting.
Sie trank den Joghurt direkt aus dem Becher.
She drank the yogurt directly from the cup.
Describing an eating habit.
Im Labor benutzen wir Becher aus Glas.
In the laboratory, we use beakers made of glass.
Scientific or educational context.

Becher Word Family - Becher Related Words - Becher Family Members

Becher Word Family (Wortfamilie)

Becher word family includes related words, derivatives, and word forms. Learn Becher family members with meanings, translations, and usage. Explore Becher related words and expand your German vocabulary.

diminutive (Verkleinerungsform)
Becherchen
Meaning: small cup
Example: Das Kind trinkt aus einem Becherchen.
Noun
compound (Zusammensetzung)
Trinkbecher
Meaning: drinking cup
Example: Ein Trinkbecher ist praktisch für unterwegs.
Noun
Pappbecher
Meaning: paper cup
Example: Wir benutzen Pappbecher für die Party.
Noun
Messbecher
Meaning: measuring cup
Example: Sie füllte Mehl in den Messbecher.
Noun
derived (abgeleitet)
bechern
Meaning: to cup, to drink from a cup
Tense: Präsens
Example: Er bechert seinen Kaffee schnell.
Verb

Becher Usage - Becher Collocations - Becher Idioms - Becher Synonyms - Becher Antonyms

Becher Usage & Related Words (Verwendung & verwandte Wörter)

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Becher Collocations (Kollokationen)

Becher collocations are common word combinations that native speakers use. Learn Becher word combinations and how to use Becher with other words naturally.

ein Becher Kaffee
a cup of coffee
High frequency
ein Becher Joghurt
a cup of yogurt
High frequency
ein Becher Wasser
a cup of water
High frequency
ein Becher Tee
a cup of tea
Medium frequency
ein Becher Milch
a cup of milk
Medium frequency
ein Becher Suppe
a cup of soup
Medium frequency
ein Becher Eis
a cup of ice cream
Medium frequency
ein Becher mit Deckel
a cup with a lid
Low frequency
ein Becher aus Plastik
a plastic cup
Low frequency
ein Becher zum Messen
a measuring cup
Low frequency

Becher Idioms (Redewendungen)

Becher idioms and expressions. Learn German idioms containing Becher with meanings and explanations. Master Becher expressions used in everyday German.

Das ist nicht mein Becher Tee.
That's not my cup of tea.
Used to express that something is not to one's liking or interest, borrowed from English idiom.
Den Becher bis zum Rand füllen
To fill the cup to the brim
Means to fill something completely, often used metaphorically for taking on too much.
Einen Becher heben
To raise a cup
A poetic way to say making a toast or celebrating with a drink.
Im Becher schwimmen
To swim in the cup
Humorous expression for having too much liquid in a cup, almost overflowing.
Becherweise trinken
To drink by the cupful
Describes drinking large quantities, often in a casual or informal context.
Ein Becher voll Glück
A cup full of happiness
Metaphorical phrase for a moment or situation of great joy.
Den Becher leeren
To empty the cup
Literally means to drink all the contents; can imply finishing a task or experience.
Becher an Becher
Cup to cup
Describes cups placed closely together, often in a row or stack.
Ein Becher in der Hand
A cup in hand
Simple phrase indicating someone is holding a cup, often used in descriptive contexts.
Becher des Lebens
Cup of life
Poetic metaphor for life's experiences, often in philosophical or literary contexts.

Becher Synonyms (Synonyme)

Becher synonyms - words with similar meanings. Find alternative words for Becher and expand your German vocabulary. Learn Becher similar words and their usage.

Tasse
Meaning: cup
Medium similarity
Glas
Meaning: glass
Low similarity
Becherchen
Meaning: small cup
High similarity
Becherglas
Meaning: beaker
High similarity
Trinkbecher
Meaning: drinking cup
High similarity
Pappbecher
Meaning: paper cup
Medium similarity
Plastikbecher
Meaning: plastic cup
Medium similarity
Messbecher
Meaning: measuring cup
Medium similarity
Becher mit Henkel
Meaning: cup with handle
Low similarity
Becher ohne Henkel
Meaning: cup without handle
High similarity

Becher Antonyms (Antonyme)

Becher antonyms - opposite words. Learn words with opposite meanings to Becher. Discover Becher opposite words and expand your German vocabulary.

Teller
Meaning: plate
Schale
Meaning: bowl
Flasche
Meaning: bottle
Kanne
Meaning: pot, jug
Becher leer
Meaning: cup empty
Becher voll
Meaning: cup full
Becher kaputt
Meaning: cup broken
Becher intakt
Meaning: cup intact
Becher aus Metall
Meaning: metal cup
Becher aus Keramik
Meaning: ceramic cup

Becher Semantically Related Words - Becher Contextually Related Words - Becher Thematically Related Words

Becher Semantically Related Words (Semantisch verwandte Wörter)

Becher semantically related words - words that are conceptually or thematically related to Becher. Explore Becher related vocabulary and discover words in the same semantic field. Learn Becher contextually related words to expand your German vocabulary.

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