The idea
In this set, “der Messbecher” (measuring jug), “die Küchenwaage” (kitchen scale), “der Messlöffel” (measuring spoon), “die Skala” (scale markings), “der Füllstand” (fill level), “die Mengenangabe” (quantity specification) 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 |
|---|---|---|
| der Messbecher | die Messbecher | measuring jug |
| die Küchenwaage | die Küchenwaagen | kitchen scale |
| der Messlöffel | die Messlöffel | measuring spoon |
| die Skala | die Skalen | scale markings |
| der Füllstand | die Füllstände | fill level |
| die Mengenangabe | die Mengenangaben | quantity specification |
Examples
- Der Messbecher hat zwei verschiedene Skalen.The measuring jug has two different scales.
- Auf der Küchenwaage steht eine leere Schüssel.An empty bowl is on the kitchen scale.
- Dieser Messlöffel gehört zum kleineren Set.This measuring spoon belongs to the smaller set.
- Die Skala auf der Rückseite verwendet eine andere Einheit.The scale markings on the back use a different unit.
- Der Füllstand liegt knapp unter der oberen Linie.The fill level is just below the upper line.
- Ich vergleiche die Mengenangabe mit dem Rezepttext.I will compare the quantity specification with the recipe text.
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Watch out
Do not use “der Messbecher” and “die Küchenwaage” as interchangeable labels: here they mean measuring jug and kitchen scale. Name the feature you actually mean, and use the examples to separate it from neighboring terms.
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Welcher Begriff bedeutet „measuring jug“? Nenne auch den Artikel.
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der Messbecher
der Messbecher means measuring jug in this set. Keep the article with the noun.
Welcher Plural ist für „die Küchenwaage“ angegeben? Erkläre gegebenenfalls den Strich.
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die Küchenwaagen
die Küchenwaagen. This is the plural form listed for this sense; the plural article is die.
Write in German: The fill level is just below the upper line.
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Der Füllstand liegt knapp unter der oberen Linie.
Der Füllstand liegt knapp unter der oberen Linie. — The fill level is just below the upper line. 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 „measuring jug“? Nenne auch den Artikel.
Welcher Plural ist für „die Küchenwaage“ angegeben? Erkläre gegebenenfalls den Strich.
Write in German: The fill level is just below the upper line.
Der Füllstand liegt knapp unter der oberen Linie.
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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 kitchen measuring equipment in three German sentences, using “der Messbecher”, “die Küchenwaage” and “der Messlöffel” with their articles. Then use one of them in the plural (“die Messbecher”).