Milchglas

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German[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From Milch (milk) +‎ Glas (glass).

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ˈmɪlçˌɡlaːs/
  • IPA(key): /ˈmɪlçˌɡlas/ (alternatively in northern Germany)
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  • Hyphenation: Milch‧glas

Noun[edit]

Milchglas n (strong, genitive Milchglases, plural Milchgläser)

  1. milk glass (opaque kind of glass)
    Synonym: Trübglas
  2. a drinking glass intended or currently used for milk
    Hier ist mein Milchglas, aber wo ist denn mein Wasserglas?
    This is my milk glass, but where is my water glass?

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