das Fass
Translation
barrel, cask, vat, keg
Examples
Das Bier ist in einem großen Fass.
The beer is in a large barrel.
Das war ein Fass ohne Boden.
That was a bottomless pit.
Grammar Patterns
a barrel of ((sth.)) ein Fass Wein
Similar Words
Synonyms: Tonne, Behälter, Kübel; Antonyms: Flasche (bottle)
Etymology
From Old High German 'faz', meaning 'container'.
Memory Tips
Imagine filling a barrel *fast*. The word 'Fass' sounds like 'fast'.