Glas
/ɡlaːs/neuter
In German, the word for glass (as a drinking vessel) is Glas.
Glas refers to a drinking vessel, such as a cup, chalice or goblet. It can also refer to the material glass itself.
Meaning: drinking vessel (noun)
Which one should you use?
While Glas refers to the vessel, it is also the word used for the material glass.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of Glas is Gläser. When using the genitive singular, use eines Glases.
How do you pronounce it?
/ɡlaːs/
Did you know?
- While Glas is the material, the German word for 'glasses' (spectacles) is Brille, which comes from the word for 'little bridge' because of how they sit on the nose.
- The word Glas shares an ancient ancestor with the English word 'glitter' and the word 'gleam', both of which stem from the same root meaning 'to shine' or 'to glow'.
- The German phrase ein Glas auf jemanden heben means to raise a glass in honor of someone, reflecting a cultural ritual of toasts and remembrance.
Examples in context
- Das Glas ist leer.The glass is empty.This sentence is useful for describing the state of a Glas.Tatoeba #2435143 by al_ex_an_der, translation #2423572 by CM
- Ist das mein Glas?Is this my glass?This sentence is useful for asking about ownership of a Glas.Tatoeba #3064999 by al_ex_an_der, translation #11949042 by sundown
- Tom hob sein Glas.Tom raised his glass.This sentence is useful for describing the action of raising a Glas.Tatoeba #3087390 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #3023393 by CK
- Ich trinke Wasser aus einem Glas.I drink water from a glass.
- Bitte reichen Sie mir das Glas mit dem Saft.Please pass me the glass with the juice.
- Ich habe das Trinkglas aus Versehen fallen lassen.I accidentally dropped the drinking glass.
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Example conversation
Julia and Julian are sitting in a cafe.
- JuliaJulian, kannst du mir ein Glas Wasser bringen?Julian, can you bring me a glass of water?
- JulianJa, natürlich, Julia.Yes, of course, Julia.
- JuliaDanke, das ist sehr nett.Thanks, that is very kind.
- JulianGerne, hier ist dein Glas.You're welcome, here is your glass.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “glass” translations and entries Glas, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Glas, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
