small glass / small jar
das Gläschen, die Gläschen
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small glass
A small glass typically used for drinking alcoholic beverages such as schnapps, liqueur, or sparkling wine.
Nach dem üppigen Essen bot der Wirt ein Gläschen Schnaps zur Verdauung an.
After the lavish meal, the innkeeper offered a small glass of schnapps as a digestif.
small jar
A small glass container with a lid in which foods such as baby food, jam, or spices are stored.
Für das Baby habe ich noch ein Gläschen mit Karottenbrei im Schrank.
For the baby, I still have a small jar of carrot puree in the cupboard.
| gender | neuter das |
|---|---|
| plural | die Gläschen |
| genitive | des Gläschens |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | das Gläschen | die Gläschen |
| accusative | das Gläschen | die Gläschen |
| dative | dem Gläschen | den Gläschen |
| genitive | des Gläschens | der Gläschen |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Gläschen' (small glass/small jar) is the diminutive form of 'das Glas' (the glass/jar). The ending '-chen' makes the noun small and cute and always gives it the article 'das'.
Kann ich bitte ein kleines Gläschen Wasser haben?
Could I please have a small glass of water?
The context makes the difference: if people are talking about 'Sekt' (sparkling wine), 'Wein' (wine), or 'Schnaps' (schnapps), it means a small drinking glass. If it is about 'Babynahrung' (baby food), 'Marmelade' (jam), or 'Gewürze' (spices), it means a small storage jar with a lid.
Wollen wir zum Anstoßen ein Gläschen Sekt trinken?
Shall we drink a small glass of sparkling wine to toast?
The question 'Noch ein Gläschen?' (another little glass?) or the invitation 'ein Gläschen trinken gehen' (to go for a little drink) is a very common, informal, and friendly way to offer someone an alcoholic drink.
Lass uns nach der Arbeit noch ein Gläschen Wein trinken gehen.
Let's go have a small glass of wine after work.
In this meaning, 'Gläschen' (small jar) is often combined with baby foods or small portions. Typical phrases are 'ein Gläschen Brei' (a small jar of puree/porridge), 'ein Gläschen Obstmus' (a small jar of fruit puree), or 'ein Gläschen Joghurt' (a small jar of yogurt).
Für den Ausflug packe ich zwei Gläschen mit Gemüsebrei ein.
For the trip, I'm packing two small jars of vegetable puree.
glass / jar
“Das Glas” is the general term for a drinking vessel. “Das Gläschen” refers to a small drinking glass and is especially often used for small amounts of alcoholic drinks. “Glas” is appropriate for a normal-sized vessel, while “Gläschen” is used for a small alcoholic drink.
Nach dem Essen trank er ein Gläschen Sekt.
After the meal, he had a small glass of sparkling wine.
Nach dem Essen trank er ein Glas Sekt.
After the meal, he drank a glass of sparkling wine.
