das Seidel
Translation
beer mug, tankard, half-pint (in Austria)
Examples
Ein Seidel Bier, bitte.
A mug of beer, please.
In Österreich bestellt man oft ein Seidel.
In Austria, people often order a Seidel.
Grammar Patterns
((a mug)) of sth. a mug of sth. He ordered a Seidel of beer.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Bierkrug, Humpen; Related: Maß (a one-litre mug)
Etymology
Origin uncertain, possibly related to Latin 'situla' (bucket).
Memory Tips
This is a regional term, mainly used in Austria and Bavaria for a 0.3L or 0.5L beer mug.