der Becher
Translation
cup, beaker, mug, goblet
Examples
Er trinkt Wasser aus einem Becher.
He drinks water from a cup.
Der Joghurt ist in einem kleinen Becher.
The yoghurt is in a small pot.
Grammar Patterns
to drink ((sth.)) from a cup Er trinkt Saft aus einem Becher.
a cup of ((sth.)) ein Becher Wassers
Similar Words
Synonyms: Tasse (cup with handle), Glas (glass), Kelch (goblet).
Etymology
From Old High German 'behhari' (cup), related to Latin 'bicarium' (wine goblet).
Memory Tips
It sounds very similar to the English word 'beaker'. Picture a scientific beaker to remember 'der Becher'.