German · Food & Drink
"Plate" in German: Teller
der Teller
Plate in German is der Teller. Say Ein Teller Suppe or Kannst du die Teller holen?. Plural is die Teller too.
Setting the table
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How to pronounce Teller
Say it
TEL-ler
/ˈtɛlɐ/
TEL-ler. Short e. Soft double l.
"Plate" in German: quick reference
| German | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| der Teller | the plate Main noun. | Main noun. |
| die Teller | the plates Plural same form. | Plural same form. |
| ein Teller Suppe | a bowl/plate of soup Portion talk. | Portion talk. |
| Teller spülen | to wash the plates Kitchen chore. | Kitchen chore. |
How to use Teller in real life
- 1Setting the table
Leg bitte noch einen Teller für Gäste.
Please set one more plate for guests.
Einen Teller.
- 2Hungry kids
Mein Teller ist schon leer.
My plate is already empty.
Mein Teller.
- 3Dish duty
Wer spült die Teller heute Abend?
Who's washing the plates tonight?
Die Teller.
Mistakes English speakers make with Teller
Incorrect: die Plate
Correct: der Teller
Use Teller, not English plate.
Incorrect: das Teller
Correct: der Teller
Masculine: der Teller.
Good to know
Ein Teller of something often means a serving, not only the dishware. In cafés you may also hear ein Teller Pommes.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Shared kitchen after pasta night
ChatPal
Steht noch ein Teller in der Spüle?
Is there still a plate in the sink?
You
Ja, mein Teller. Ich spüle ihn gleich.
Yes, my plate. I'll wash it in a second.
ChatPal
Danke. Die anderen Teller sind schon trocken.
Thanks. The other plates are already dry.
You
Super. Dann fehlt nur noch dieser Teller.
Great. Then only this plate is left.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Plate" in German
How do you say plate?
Der Teller.
Plural?
Die Teller.
Gender?
Masculine: der Teller.
A plate of soup?
Ein Teller Suppe.
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