der Pokal
Translation
cup, trophy, goblet
Examples
Die Mannschaft hat den Pokal gewonnen.
The team won the cup.
Er trinkt Wein aus einem silbernen Pokal.
He drinks wine from a silver goblet.
Grammar Patterns
to win/receive ((a cup)) ((et4)) Die Mannschaft hat den Pokal gewonnen.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Trophäe (trophy), Becher (cup), Kelch (chalice)
Etymology
From Italian 'boccale' (jug), derived from Late Latin 'baucalis' (earthenware vessel).
Memory Tips
Imagine a soccer team celebrating as they lift the 'Pokal' (cup) after a big win.