Aschenbecher
/ˈaʃənˌbɛçər/masculine
The German word for ashtray is Aschenbecher.
Aschenbecher is a masculine noun used to describe a receptacle for ashes.
Meaning: receptacle for ashes (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The word is a compound of Asche (ash) and Becher (cup or beaker), literally meaning ash cup or ash bowl.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of Aschenbecher is also Aschenbecher. As a masculine noun, it takes the article den in the accusative case when it functions as the direct object of a sentence, such as in den Aschenbecher.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈaʃənˌbɛçər/
Did you know?
- The root word Becher is related to the English word 'beaker', sharing a common linguistic ancestor that describes a drinking vessel.
- In older German literature, a Becher was often a prestigious vessel made of precious metals, much different from a modern disposable ashtray.
- The 'n' in Aschenbecher is a connecting element known as a 'Fugenlaut', which acts like a linguistic glue between the two nouns.
Examples in context
- Tom leerte den Aschenbecher.Tom emptied the ashtray.This sentence is useful for describing the action of emptying the Aschenbecher.Tatoeba #13065650 by Waldelfe, translation #13025405 by CK
- Hinter dir ist ein Aschenbecher.There is an ashtray behind you.This sentence is useful for indicating the location of an Aschenbecher.Tatoeba #12669356 by Waldelfe, translation #12106964 by CK
- Bitte gib mir einen Aschenbecher.Please give me an ashtray.This sentence is useful for requesting an Aschenbecher.Tatoeba #703367 by Manfredo, translation #593547 by CK
- Entschuldigen Sie, haben Sie einen Aschenbecher?Excuse me, do you have an ashtray?
- 13 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Sarah and Lukas are sitting in a cafe.
- SarahWo ist der Aschenbecher?Where is the ashtray?
- LukasDer Aschenbecher steht dort drüben.The ashtray is over there.
- SarahDanke, Lukas.Thanks, Lukas.
- LukasGerne, Sarah.You're welcome, Sarah.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “ashtray” translations and entries Aschenbecher, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
