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Bierkrug

beer stein

noun BEER-krook Rare

Also means

beer mug

Usage Note

Bierkrug can be ceramic, glass, or pewter, often with a lid. The classic one-litre Maßkrug used at the Oktoberfest is the most iconic version.

Examples

"Er trank sein Bier aus einem traditionellen Bierkrug aus Steingut."

Natural Translation

He drank his beer from a traditional stoneware beer stein.

Literal Translation

He drank his beer from a traditional beer-mug of stoneware.

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