Humpen

derNoun

tankard; large mug

English translations

  1. 01

    tankard

  2. 02

    flagon

  3. 03

    pitcher

Word details

German meaning
Ein großer Bierkrug aus Glas, Ton oder Metall, oft mit einem Deckel.
English meaning
beer mug
Synonym
Bierkrug
German example
Er leerte den Humpen in einem Zug.
English example
He emptied the beer mug in one gulp.
Type
Noun
Article
der
Singular Form
der Humpen
Plural Form
die Humpen

Example sentences with “Humpen”

  1. Er trank aus einem Humpen. (He drank from a tankard.)

Frequently asked questions

Is Humpen old-fashioned?

Yes, it is often used for traditional beer mugs.