der Teller
Translation
plate
Examples
Der Teller steht auf dem Tisch.
The plate is on the table.
Kann ich bitte einen Teller haben?
Can I have a plate, please?
Grammar Patterns
der Teller the plate The plate is white.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Platte (platter); Antonyms: Schüssel (bowl)
Etymology
Derived from Middle High German 'tel(l)er', which comes from Old Italian 'tagliere' (a cutting board), ultimately from Latin 'taliare' (to cut).
Memory Tips
Think of a bank 'teller' counting coins on a plate-like tray.