German for Beginners
Lesson 13.2
Der gedeckte Tisch
The Table Setting: Plates, cups, cutlery, etc.
What do we find on a table set for dining? Below is an English-German chart of various items that might be found on a typical dining table.
| Der gedeckte Tisch Useful words and expressions in English and German |
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| ENGLISH | DEUTSCH |
| CUTLERY, TABLEWARE | DAS BESTECK |
| fork | die Gabel |
| knife | das Messer |
| spoon | der Löffel |
| teaspoon | der Teelöffel |
| tablespoon | der Esslöffel |
| knife | das Messer |
| cake knife, slicer | der Tortenheber |
| When you're ready, don't forget to try the Photo Exercise for This Page |
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| DINNERWARE, CHINA, DISHES | DAS GESCHIRR |
| bowl | die Schale, die Schüssel |
| cup/mug | die Tasse/der Becher |
| saucer | die Untertasse |
| plate, salad plate | der Teller, der Salatteller |
| CONTAINERS | BEHÄLTER |
| can - beer can, cola can | die Dose - Bierdose, Coladose |
| a can of beer/cola | eine Dose Bier/Cola |
| glass - beer glass, wine glass | das Glas - Bierglas, Weinglas |
| a glass of beer/wine/milk | ein Glas Bier/Wein/Milch |
| bottle - beer bottle, wine bottle | die Flasche - Bierflasche, Weinflasche |
| a bottle of beer/wine/milk | eine Flasche Bier/Wein/Milch |
| a cup of coffee/tea | eine Tasse Kaffee/Tee |
| a cup/dish of ice cream | ein(en) Becher Eis |
| dish, (serving) bowl | die Schale, die Schüssel |
| pitcher, jug | der Krug |
| tea pot (small) tea pot (large) coffee pot (small) coffee pot (large) |
das Teekännchen die Teekanne das Kaffeekännchen die Kaffeekanne |
| (cooking) pot | der Topf |
| OTHER THINGS | ANDERE SACHEN |
| coaster, beer coaster/mat | der Untersetzer, der Bierdeckel |
| napkin, serviette | die Serviette |
| place setting | das Gedeck |
| place mat | das Set |
| salt/pepper shaker | der Salzstreuer/Pfefferstreuer |
| When you're ready, don't forget to try the Photo Exercise for This Page |
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