Word Frequency (Worthäufigkeit) #100
Word (Wort)

Teller

Translation (Übersetzung) plate
Pronunciation (Aussprache) /ˈtɛlɐ/
A1
Nouns
Beginner
Neutral
Tags (Tags)
everyday food household kitchen tableware
A common household item used for serving food. Typically refers to flat plates rather than bowls.

Teller - German Nouns - Teller Meaning - Teller Translation - Teller Nouns Examples

Teller is a German Nouns

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

Teller Examples (Beispiele) in English

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

Der Teller ist aus Porzellan.
The plate is made of porcelain.
Describing material
Ich wasche den Teller ab.
I wash the plate.
Household chores
Auf dem Teller liegt ein Stück Kuchen.
There is a piece of cake on the plate.
Food serving

Teller Word Family - Teller Related Words - Teller Family Members

Teller Word Family (Wortfamilie)

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

diminutive (Verkleinerungsform)
Tellerchen
Meaning: little plate
Example: Das Kind isst vom Tellerchen.
Noun
compound (Zusammensetzung)
Tellerrand
Meaning: plate rim
Example: Er sieht nicht über den Tellerrand hinaus.
Noun
Suppenteller
Meaning: soup plate
Example: Die Suppe wird im Suppenteller serviert.
Noun

Teller Usage - Teller Collocations - Teller Idioms - Teller Synonyms - Teller Antonyms

Teller Usage & Related Words (Verwendung & verwandte Wörter)

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Teller Collocations (Kollokationen)

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

ein sauberer Teller
a clean plate
High frequency
den Teller abräumen
to clear the plate
High frequency
einen Teller Suppe
a plate of soup
Medium frequency
auf dem Teller liegen
to be on the plate
High frequency
den Teller füllen
to fill the plate
Medium frequency
ein voller Teller
a full plate
High frequency
Teller und Besteck
plates and cutlery
Medium frequency

Teller Idioms (Redewendungen)

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

jemandem etwas auf den Teller legen
to give someone something to do
Literally 'to put something on someone's plate', meaning to assign them a task or responsibility.
den Teller leer essen
to clean one's plate
To eat everything on one's plate, often used to encourage children to finish their food.
etwas vom Teller fallen lassen
to drop something from the plate
Literally 'to let something fall from the plate', can be used metaphorically for losing an opportunity.

Teller Synonyms (Synonyme)

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

Platte
Meaning: plate, platter
Medium similarity
Schale
Meaning: bowl
Low similarity
Untertasse
Meaning: saucer
Low similarity
Tablett
Meaning: tray
Low similarity

Teller Antonyms (Antonyme)

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

Becher
Meaning: cup
Glas
Meaning: glass
Schüssel
Meaning: bowl

Teller Semantically Related Words - Teller Contextually Related Words - Teller Thematically Related Words

Teller Semantically Related Words (Semantisch verwandte Wörter)

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

Essen Geschirr Tisch Messer Gabel Löffel Küche Mahlzeit

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