Glas
Meaning and Usage
"Glas" in German means "glass" and is used to refer to both the material and an object made from the material, such as a drinking glass or a window pane.
Linguistic Analysis
The word "Glas" doesn't have any prefix or suffix. It comes from the Old High German word "glas," which is derived from the Latin word "glacialis," meaning "icy, frozen."
Comparisons between German and English
The German word "Glas" is similar to its English counterpart "glass" both in meaning and pronunciation.
Cultural Context
In Germany, the quality of glassmaking has a long tradition and is highly regarded. It is also common to find different types of drinking glasses for specific beverages, such as beer steins, wine glasses, and schnapps glasses.
Example Sentences
- Das Wasser ist in einem klaren Glas. (The water is in a clear glass.)
- Sie trank einen Schluck Orangensaft aus dem Glas. (She took a sip of orange juice from the glass.)
Memory Tips
To remember the word "Glas," you can associate it with the English word "glass" and imagine a glass object made of glass material.
Additional Vocabulary
- Synonyms: das Trinkglas (drinking glass), die Fensterscheibe (window pane)
- Related words: die Glaskunst (glass art), der Glaser (glazier, glassmaker)
Gender and Plural (for nouns)
- Gender: neuter
- Plural: die Gläser
Conjugation (for verbs)
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