German · Food & Drink
"Cup" in German: Tasse
die Tasse
Cup in German is die Tasse. Say Eine Tasse Kaffee or Die Tassen stehen oben. Becher is more like a mug or paper cup.
Morning
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How to pronounce Tasse
Say it
TAH-suh
/ˈtasə/
TAH-suh. Soft double s. Soft final -e.
"Cup" in German: quick reference
| German | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| die Tasse | the cup Main noun for tea/coffee cup. | Main noun for tea/coffee cup. |
| die Tassen | the cups Plural. | Plural. |
| eine Tasse Kaffee | a cup of coffee Ordering. | Ordering. |
| der Becher | mug / paper cup Different shape. | Different shape. |
How to use Tasse in real life
- 1Morning
Ich brauche erst eine Tasse Tee.
I need a cup of tea first.
Eine Tasse.
- 2Kitchen
Stell die Tasse bitte in die Spüle.
Please put the cup in the sink.
Die Tasse.
- 3Guests
Wir brauchen noch drei Tassen für Kaffee.
We still need three cups for coffee.
Tassen.
Mistakes English speakers make with Tasse
Incorrect: der Cup
Correct: die Tasse
Use Tasse for a drinking cup.
Incorrect: das Tasse
Correct: die Tasse
Feminine: die Tasse.
Good to know
Eine Tasse Kaffee is a classic invite. Kaffeetasse may imply a matching set; Becher covers takeaway cups.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Making coffee for two
ChatPal
Willst du eine große Tasse oder kleine?
Do you want a big cup or a small one?
You
Große Tasse, bitte — ich bin müde.
Big cup, please — I'm tired.
ChatPal
Okay. Die andere Tasse ist schon warm.
Okay. The other cup is already warm.
You
Danke. Stell meine Tasse neben das Buch.
Thanks. Put my cup next to the book.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Cup" in German
How do you say cup?
Die Tasse.
A cup of coffee?
Eine Tasse Kaffee.
Plural?
Die Tassen.
Cup vs mug?
Tasse is a cup; Becher is often a mug/paper cup.
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