In German
Glas
Meaning: glass (drinking glass)
Example sentences
IchhättegerneinGlasWasser.
I'd like a glass of water.
DasGlasistausderSpülmaschine.
The glass is from the dishwasher.
Grammar note
“Das Glas” is neuter, and it also means the material “glass” itself — the same word covers the drinking vessel and the substance, same as in English.
Common mistake
Don't use “Tasse” when you mean a drinking glass — see the dedicated [cup](/german/vocabulary/cup) page for the full Tasse-vs-Glas contrast.
Quick check
Which German word means “glass” (drinking vessel)?
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Practise it in a lesson →Frequently asked questions
Does “Glas” also mean the material?
Yes — the same word covers both the drinking vessel and the material “glass”, just like in English.
Is “Glas” masculine, feminine or neuter?
Neuter: “das Glas”.