die Maaß
Translation
liter of beer, stein, liter mug
Examples
Auf dem Oktoberfest bestelle ich eine Maaß Bier.
At Oktoberfest, I'm ordering a liter of beer.
Eine Maaß ist genau ein Liter.
One 'Maß' is exactly one liter.
Grammar Patterns
to order ((sth.)) to order something I'm ordering a Maß of beer.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Bierkrug, Humpen, stein
Etymology
From Old High German 'maz' (measure). The specific meaning of a one-liter beer mug developed regionally in Bavaria. The 'aa' spelling reflects the long vowel sound in Bavarian dialects.
Memory Tips
Picture a massive beer mug at Oktoberfest. 'Maaß' sounds like 'mass' or 'massive', which fits the large quantity of beer.