kop
/kɔp/masculine
The English word 'cup' is translated into Dutch as kop. Wiktionary also lists tas.
Meaning: drinking vessel (noun)
Ways to say it
| Dutch | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| kop | /kɔp/ | masculine |
| tas | /tɑs/ | Belgium, feminine |
The word is used to refer to a drinking vessel. When ordering or offering drinks, it is common to omit the preposition 'of' in phrases such as een kop koffie (a cup of coffee).
Which one should you use?
While kop refers to a drinking vessel, the related form beker is used for a trophy or a large mug/goblet. kop is masculine, whereas tas is feminine.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Belgium (Flemish), tas is frequently used for a cup, whereas in the Netherlands, kop is more standard.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The diminutive form kopje is very commonly used when referring specifically to a cup of coffee or tea.
How do you pronounce it?
/kɔp/
Did you know?
- Calling someone a kop can be an insult, implying they are thick-headed or stubborn.
- The word tas is also the standard Dutch word for a 'bag' or 'handbag'.
- The phrase kop op! means 'cheer up' or 'keep your head up' and has nothing to do with drinking.
Examples in context
- De kop zit vol.The cup is full.This sentence is useful for describing the state of the kop.Tatoeba #11551634 by GewoonLeonYT, translation #462668 by lukaszpp
- Neem nog een kop.Have another cup.This sentence is useful for offering another kop.Tatoeba #9380084 by Micsmithel, translation #31711 by CM
- Dit is een kopje.This is a cup.This sentence is useful for identifying a kopje.Tatoeba #9568814 by Nylez, translation #5764920 by SakuraSound
- Mag ik een kopje koffie alstublieft?May I have a cup of coffee, please?
- Zou ik een beker water kunnen krijgen?Could I have a cup of water?
- Mag ik een mok thee?May I have a cup of tea?
- Laten we een bakkie koffie doenLet's have a cup of coffee
- Zin in een kop koffie?Do you feel like a cup of coffee?
- Kun je me alsjeblieft een kopje thee brengen?Can you please bring me a cup of tea?
- Ik drink graag mijn koffie uit een mok.I like to drink my coffee from a mug.
- Ik heb nog een halfvolle beker melk in de koelkast staan.I have a half-full cup of milk in the fridge.
- Wil je wat suiker in je bakkie koffie?Do you want some sugar in your cup of coffee?
- Zin in een lekker warm kopje chocolademelk?Feel like a nice hot cup of hot chocolate?
- Heb je een kopje suiker voor me?Do you have a cup of sugar for me?
- 115 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Sophie and Levi are in the kitchen.
- SophieKan ik een kop krijgen?Can I have a cup?
- LeviNatuurlijk, Sophie. Hier is een kop.Of course, Sophie. Here is a cup.
- SophieBedankt, Levi. Ik wil koffie.Thanks, Levi. I want coffee.
- LeviIk zet de koffie nu klaar.I'll make the coffee now.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “cup” translations and entries kop, tas, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
