großes Bier
In German, the phrase for "large beer" is großes Bier.
The phrase refers to a serving of beer provided in a glass or bottle that is larger than the standard size. In German beer culture, a großes Bier typically refers to a half-liter serving.
Did you know?
- The word Bier shares an ancient root with the English word 'beer', but also connects to the Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'sediment' or 'dross'. This refers to the yeast and particles that settle at the bottom of the liquid.
- In a Bavarian beer garden, ordering a großes Bier might actually result in a one-liter glass known as a Maß, which is twice the size of a standard half-liter serving.
- In a formal German setting, it is customary to make eye contact with the other person and clink glasses while saying Prost before drinking their großes Bier.
Examples in context
- Ich hätte gerne ein großes Bier, bitte.I would like a large beer, please.
- Könnten Sie mir bitte ein großes Bier bringen?Could you bring me a large beer, please?
- Entschuldigen Sie, könnten Sie mir ein großes Bier servieren?Excuse me, could you serve me a large beer?
- Gib mir bitte ein großes Bier.Please give me a large beer.
- Kannst du mir mal 'n großes Bier bringen?Can you bring me a large beer?
- Ich nehm 'n großes Pils.I'll have a large Pilsner beer.
- Krieg ich 'n großes Bier?Can I get a large beer?
- Ich hätte gerne ein großes Bier.I would like a large beer.
- Ein großes Bier bitte, für den Herrn dort.A large beer please, for the gentleman there.
- Möchten Sie ein kleines oder ein großes Bier?Would you like a small or a large beer?
Example conversation
Felix and Sarah are ordering drinks at a pub.
- FelixWas möchtest du trinken, Sarah?What would you like to drink, Sarah?
- SarahIch nehme ein großes Bier.I'll have a large beer.
- FelixGut, ich bestelle uns zwei.Good, I'll order two for us.
- SarahDanke, Felix!Thanks, Felix!
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Bier, CC BY-SA 4.0.
