In German
Tasse
Meaning: cup
Example sentences
IchtrinkeeineTasseKaffee.
I'm drinking a cup of coffee.
DieTasseistnochheiß.
The cup is still hot.
Grammar note
“Die Tasse” is feminine, used specifically for a cup with a handle (coffee/tea). For a plain drinking cup or glass, German instead uses “das Glas” — the two aren't interchangeable.
Common mistake
Don't use “Tasse” for a glass of water — “Tasse” is for a cup (coffee/tea, usually with a handle); a drinking glass is “ein Glas”.
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Practise it in a lesson →Frequently asked questions
Is “Tasse” the same as “Glas”?
No — “Tasse” is a cup, typically with a handle for hot drinks; “Glas” is a drinking glass.
Is “Tasse” masculine, feminine or neuter?
Feminine: “die Tasse”.