Pint
[pɪnt]neuter
The German word for "pint" is Pint.
The word is primarily used in Germany when referring specifically to British or Irish measurements of beer, rather than standard metric volumes.
Meaning: unit of volume for liquids (noun)
Is it said differently in some regions?
Der Halbe translates to "half" and refers to a half-liter serving of beer.
How does it change in a sentence?
The word Pint is a neuter noun.
Did you know?
- The word Pint is a rare example of a 'doublet' in German, meaning it exists both as an ancient word descended from Proto-West Germanic and as a modern loanword borrowed from English.
- While Pint describes the volume, the term Seidel is used in certain German regions to refer to a traditional beer glass that serves a similar purpose.
- Unlike the English 'pint' which is strictly a volume, using Pint in a German context often implies a specific style of glassware used in international pubs.
Examples in context
- Dieser Bierkrug enthält ein Pint.This beer mug holds one pint.This sentence is useful for stating the volume of a beer mug using Pint.Tatoeba #748758 by Zaghawa, translation #61015 by CK
- Tom ging in die Kneipe und bestellte eine Pinte Bier.Tom walked into the pub and ordered a pint of beer.This sentence is useful for describing the act of ordering a Pint of beer in a pub.Tatoeba #6669058 by Manfredo, translation #2982261 by Hybrid
- Dieser Bierkrug enthält ein "pint". Aber wie viel mag das sein?This beer mug holds a pint. But how much is that?This sentence is useful for questioning the specific volume of a Pint.Tatoeba #738838 by Hans07, translation #752191 by Dejo
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Example conversation
Hannah and Julian are at a pub in London.
- HannahMöchtest du ein Pint bestellen?Would you like to order a pint?
- JulianJa, ein Pint Lagerbier bitte.Yes, a pint of lager please.
- HannahIch nehme auch ein Pint.I'll have a pint too.
- JulianDas ist ein großes Pint!That is a large pint!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “pint” translations and entries Pint, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Pint, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
