der Schopper
Translation
pint (of beer), half-liter, tankard, mug
Examples
Bestellen wir zwei Schopper Bier.
Let's order two pints of beer.
Er trank den Schopper in einem Zug aus.
He drank the tankard in one go.
Grammar Patterns
to drink a pint of ((sth.gen)) Er trinkt einen Schopper Bier.
Similar Words
Glas (glass), Krug (jug), Humpen (stein)
Etymology
From Middle High German 'schoppe', related to 'schöpfen' (to scoop, to ladle).
Memory Tips
It sounds like 'shopper'. Imagine a thirsty 'shopper' stopping for a 'Schopper' (pint) of beer. This word is common in Austria and Bavaria.