das Glas
glass
A container made of glass that you drink from.
EXAMPLE
Stell die Gläser für die Gäste schon mal auf den Tisch.
Go ahead and put the glasses on the table for the guests.
das Glas
glass / jar
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Meanings
das Glas
glass
The transparent, hard, and breakable material that windows, bottles, and drinking glasses are made of.
EXAMPLE
Die Vitrine ist komplett aus Glas gefertigt.
The display case is made completely of glass.
ein Glas
a glass
The amount of a liquid or food that fits into a drinking glass or glass container.
EXAMPLE
Ich hätte gern noch ein Glas von dem Rotwein.
I would like another glass of the red wine.
das Glas
jar
A glass container with a lid for storing foods such as jam, honey, or pickles.
EXAMPLE
Kannst du mir bitte das Glas mit den sauren Gurken aus dem Kühlschrank holen?
Could you please get me the jar of pickles from the fridge?
Usage tips
Context clue: plural
The plural form 'die Gläser' almost always refers to drinking glasses (meaning m01). The material 'Glas' (glass) (m02) is uncountable and therefore has no plural.
EXAMPLE
Kannst du bitte noch zwei Gläser aus dem Schrank holen?
Could you please get two more glasses from the cupboard?
Use as a material
When 'Glas' (glass) refers to the material, it is uncountable and is often used without an article. It is also a common component of compound nouns such as 'Glastisch' (glass table), 'Glaswand' (glass wall), or 'Glasflasche' (glass bottle).
EXAMPLE
Die Tür hat einen Einsatz aus Glas.
The door has an insert made of glass.
Use as a quantity
As a quantity, 'ein Glas' (a glass) stands directly before the noun it describes, usually without an article. This structure is especially common with drinks and foods.
EXAMPLE
Zum Frühstück trinke ich immer ein Glas Orangensaft.
For breakfast, I always drink a glass of orange juice.
Context clue: contents
The contents reveal whether a drinking glass (m01) or a storage jar (m04) is meant. 'Ein Glas Wasser' (a glass of water) is a drinking glass, while 'ein Glas Marmelade' (a jar of jam) is a storage jar (a preserving jar).
EXAMPLE
Er bestellte ein Glas Bier.
He ordered a glass of beer.
Compare with
Glas vs Becher
cup
A handleless drinking vessel made of glass can be called both “Glas” and “Becher.” “Glas” emphasizes the material and the usual type of vessel, while “Becher” focuses more on the cup-like shape and is also commonly used for other materials. With a glass cup, both words are therefore possible.
Glas
Sie trank das Wasser aus einem schlichten Glas ohne Henkel.
She drank the water from a simple glass without a handle.
Becher
Sie trank das Wasser aus einem hohen Becher aus Glas.
She drank the water from a tall glass cup.
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