Seidel

dasNoun

mug; beer mug (historical measure)

Word details

German meaning
Ein Bierkrug, meist aus Glas oder Steingut, oft mit Henkel.
English meaning
Beer mug
Synonym
Bierkrug
German example
Er bestellte sich einen Seidel Bier im Biergarten.
English example
He ordered a beer mug in the beer garden.
Type
Noun
Article
das
Singular Form
das Seidel
Plural Form
die Seidel

Example sentences with “Seidel”

  1. Er trank ein kühles Seidel Bier. (He drank a cool mug of beer.)

Frequently asked questions

Is Seidel a common word today?

It is somewhat regional (especially in Austria/Bavaria) and can refer to a specific measurement (approx 0.5L). It is neuter (das).