The idea
In this set, “die Untertasse” (saucer), “die Karaffe” (carafe), “die Serviette” (napkin), “das Besteck” (cutlery), “das Tablett” (tray), “die Zuckerdose” (sugar bowl) are taught in one sense each. Learn each noun with its article and the meaning used in this task. The plural column shows a useful plural for that sense; a dash marks a mass noun, nominalized action or form without an ordinary count plural here. Some words have additional meanings outside this scene.
| German term | Plural in this use | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| die Untertasse | die Untertassen | saucer |
| die Karaffe | die Karaffen | carafe |
| die Serviette | die Servietten | napkin |
| das Besteck | die Bestecke | cutlery |
| das Tablett | die Tabletts | tray |
| die Zuckerdose | die Zuckerdosen | sugar bowl |
Examples
- Die Untertasse passt nicht zu dieser breiten Tasse.The saucer does not fit this wide cup.
- Die Karaffe steht zwischen den beiden Wassergläsern.The carafe is between the two water glasses.
- An jedem Platz liegt eine gefaltete Serviette.A folded napkin lies at each place setting.
- Das Besteck für den nächsten Gang liegt noch bereit.The cutlery for the next course is still ready to use.
- Auf das Tablett passen die sechs kleinen Schalen.The six small bowls fit on the tray.
- Der Deckel der Zuckerdose fehlt auf diesem Tisch.The lid of the sugar bowl is missing on this table.
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Watch out
Do not use “die Untertasse” and “die Karaffe” as interchangeable labels: here they mean saucer and carafe. Name the feature you actually mean, and use the examples to separate it from neighboring terms.
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Welcher Begriff bedeutet „saucer“? Nenne auch den Artikel.
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die Untertasse
die Untertasse means saucer in this set. Keep the article with the noun.
Welcher Plural ist für „die Karaffe“ angegeben? Erkläre gegebenenfalls den Strich.
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die Karaffen
die Karaffen. This is the plural form listed for this sense; the plural article is die.
Write in German: The six small bowls fit on the tray.
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Auf das Tablett passen die sechs kleinen Schalen.
Auf das Tablett passen die sechs kleinen Schalen. — The six small bowls fit on the tray. This example places the word in a complete practical statement or question.
Practice round
Answer three questions, then rebuild three German sentences. We keep your score.
Welcher Begriff bedeutet „saucer“? Nenne auch den Artikel.
Welcher Plural ist für „die Karaffe“ angegeben? Erkläre gegebenenfalls den Strich.
Write in German: The six small bowls fit on the tray.
Auf das Tablett passen die sechs kleinen Schalen.
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Tap the words in the right order.
Tap the words in the right order.
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Describe one real situation with hospitality tableware in three German sentences, using “die Untertasse”, “die Karaffe” and “die Serviette” with their articles. Then use one of them in the plural (“die Untertassen”).