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Messbecher

measuring cup

noun MES-be-kher Rare
Home & Lifestyle Utensils

Also means

measuring jug

Usage Note

Messbecher is a graduated cup or jug for measuring volumes of liquid or dry ingredients. Plural Messbecher (unchanged). In Germany, recipes often specify millilitres, so a glass Messbecher with ml markings is standard in German kitchens.

Examples

"Für den Kuchen misst sie 250 ml Milch im Messbecher ab."

Natural Translation

For the cake she measures 250 ml of milk in the measuring jug.

Literal Translation

For the cake she measures off 250 ml milk in the measuring-cup.

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