Topf
/tɔpf/masculine
The English phrase 'pot' is translated into German as Topf.
Topf is a masculine noun used to describe a vessel used for cooking or for storing food.
Meaning: vessel for cooking or storing food etc. (noun)
Is it said differently in some regions?
In certain regions of southern Germany, Austria or Switzerland, 'Haferl' can refer to a mug or small pot for brewing coffee.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
Topf is a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
/tɔpf/
Did you know?
- The word Topf owes its widespread use in modern German to the influence of Martin Luther’s Bible translation.
- The English word 'dop', which refers to a specialized tool used for cutting diamonds, is a distant linguistic relative of the German Topf.
- While Topf is now the standard word used across Germany, it was historically a regional term mostly restricted to East Central German dialects.
Examples in context
- Decke den Topf zu.Cover the pot.Tatoeba #6953068 by Esperantostern, translation #10357970 by sundown
- Ist Wasser im Topf?Is there any water in the pot?Tatoeba #1862719 by Tamy, translation #33410 by CK
- Der Topf kocht über.The pot is boiling over.Tatoeba #1718285 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #33415 by CK
- Ich benötige einen neuen Kochtopf.I need a new pot.
- Dieser Topf ist sehr groß.This pot is very large.
- Können Sie mir die Kanne reichen?Could you pass me the teapot?
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Example conversation
In a kitchen, while preparing a soup.
- SarahWo ist der große Topf?Where is the large pot?
- MaximilianDer Topf steht im Schrank.The pot is in the cupboard.
- SarahIst er sauber?Is it clean?
- MaximilianJa, er ist ganz sauber.Yes, it is completely clean.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “pot” translations and entries Topf, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Topf, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
