Bierglas

German

Etymology

From Bier (“beer”) +‎ Glas (“glass”).

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /ˈbiːrˌɡlaːs/, [ˈbi(ː)ɐ̯ˌɡlaːs]
IPA^(key): /ˈbiːrˌɡlas/ (alternatively in northern Germany)
- Audio: (file)

Noun

Bierglas n (strong, genitive Bierglases, plural Biergläser)

any glass vessel intended for beer: beer glass, beer mug

Declension

Declension of Bierglas [neuter, strong]

	singular			plural
	indef.	def.	noun	def.	noun
nominative	ein	das	Bierglas	die	Biergläser
genitive	eines	des	Bierglases	der	Biergläser
dative	einem	dem	Bierglas, Bierglase¹	den	Biergläsern
accusative	ein	das	Bierglas	die	Biergläser

¹Now rare, see notes.

Related terms

Altbier
Bierbüchse
Bierdose (“beer can”)
Bierflasche (“beer bottle”)
Bierkanister
Bierkanne
Bierkrug
Bierseidel
Fensterglas (“window glass”)
Glasbläser (“glassblower”)
Glaserei
Glasware
Kristallglas (“crystal glass”)
Milchglas (“milk glass”)
Rauchglas
Trinkglas (“drinking glass”)
Türglas
Wasserglas (“tumbler; water glass”)
Weizenbier

See also

Further reading

“Bierglas” in Duden online